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As respiratory virus season approaches, health officials emphasize the importance of vaccination against COVID-19, influenza, and RSV. Updated vaccines are now available, but changing recommendations have caused some confusion. This guide c...
### Background
The 2025-2026 respiratory virus season is expected to bring increased cases of COVID-19, influenza, and RSV. Public health experts are urging vaccination as the best way to protect against these viruses. However, changes in COVID-19 vaccine recommendations have created confusion among the public.
### COVID-19 Vaccines
Previously, the CDC recommended universal COVID-19 vaccination for everyone 6 months and older. Now, the CDC advises that individuals can choose to get vaccinated after consulting with a healthcare provider. The FDA has narrowed marketing authorization for updated COVID-19 vaccines for those aged 65 and older and younger Americans with underlying conditions.
The American Academy of Pediatrics still recommends COVID-19 vaccination for children ages 6 months to 23 months due to their high risk of severe illness. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists also recommends COVID-19 vaccination for pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or nursing women.
### Influenza Vaccines
The CDC recommends an annual flu vaccine for everyone aged 6 months and older. Various flu vaccines are available, including standard-dose inactivated flu vaccines, nasal spray flu vaccines (for those aged 2-49 without certain medical conditions and who are not pregnant), recombinant flu vaccines (for adults aged 18 and older), and higher-dose vaccines (for Americans aged 65 and older).
### RSV Vaccines
RSV vaccines are recommended for all Americans aged 75 and older and those aged 50 to 74 at increased risk of severe RSV. Pregnant women are also recommended to receive a maternal RSV vaccine during 32 through 36 weeks of pregnancy to protect against RSV and pass on antibodies to their baby.
### Regional Trends
Wisconsin health officials are particularly urging residents to get vaccinated due to a severe flu season in 2024-2025, which resulted in approximately 7,000 hospitalizations in the state. Vaccination rates for COVID-19 are expected to be lower than in previous years, but officials hope that interest will increase as vaccines become more accessible.
The CDC recommends that everyone aged 6 months and older can get a COVID-19 vaccine, based on individual decision-making after consulting with a healthcare provider. Certain high-risk groups, immunosuppressed patients, and patients aged 65 and older may be eligible for one dose every six months or two per year.
The CDC recommends that everyone aged 6 months and older receive an annual flu vaccine.
RSV vaccines are recommended for all Americans aged 75 and older and those aged 50 to 74 at increased risk of severe RSV. Pregnant women are also recommended to receive a maternal RSV vaccine during 32 through 36 weeks of pregnancy.
Yes, health officials say it’s safe to get all these vaccines at the same time.
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