It’s not too late to get vaccinated for flu and COVID-19.
Find and schedule respiratory vaccinations. Depending on your insurance, some may be available at zero cost to you.
Vaccines are one of the first lines of defense against a lot of respiratory viruses and illnesses.
There are vaccines available that help protect against respiratory viruses and infections.
This is what the CDC recommends
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COVID‑19
Everyone 6 months of age and older get a 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccine, including people who previously received a COVID-19 vaccine or had COVID-19. For adults 65+ and individuals who are moderately or severely immunocompromised, talk to your healthcare provider about additional doses.
Flu
Everyone 6 months and older should get vaccinated every flu season.
RSV (Older Adult)
Everyone 75+ and people 60-74 with certain medical conditions and/or risk factors should receive a single dose of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine.
RSV (Maternal)
Pregnant persons at 32 through 36 weeks' gestation should be vaccinated using seasonal administration (meaning September-January in most of the United States) for their babies aged <6 months.
Pneumococcal Pneumonia
Adults 50+ or 19+ with certain medical conditions and/or risk factors should be vaccinated for pneumococcal pneumonia. Please consult with your healthcare provider about your eligibility.
Frequently asked questions
What might vaccination cost?
If you have insurance, including Medicare or Medicaid, your Pneumococcal Pneumonia, RSV, Flu, and COVID‑19 vaccinations may be available at no additional cost to you. Please contact your insurance company for specific cost information for these vaccines. People without insurance may pay the list price per dose, plus any additional pharmacy charges that may apply.
How can I help protect myself from RSV and pneumococcal pneumonia?
There’s some obvious things you can do. Like washing your hands, avoiding close contact with sick people, and cleaning surfaces can help stop the spread of RSV and pneumococcal pneumonia. But getting vaccinated is one of the best ways to help protect yourself from these diseases.
How long does the COVID‑19 vaccine last?
The COVID‑19 vaccine offers protection, but it weakens over time. But that’s not the whole story. The virus that causes COVID‑19 is constantly evolving, so your protection from one strain may not cover others. That’s why the protection you may have had from one vaccine, may not protect you in the future.
Plus, you should be aware that the protection you get from your immune system also naturally decreases over time. That’s why it’s always best to get the latest, updated version of the COVID‑19 vaccine available to help build immunity against the latest strain.
Can you get COVID‑19 from the COVID‑19 vaccine?
No, you cannot get COVID‑19 from the vaccine. That’s because none of the COVID‑19 vaccines recommended for use in the U.S. contain a live virus.
Can I get more than one updated COVID‑19 vaccine?
Yes. Anyone who is moderately to severely immunocompromised may get additional doses of this season’s COVID‑19 vaccine and people 65 and older should get one additional dose at least 4 months following the previous dose.
If I’m currently sick with COVID‑19, can I get the latest COVID‑19 vaccine?
No. It’s not recommended that you get the vaccine while you are sick. You should wait until you are no longer testing positive and start to feel better to prevent exposing others to the virus.