Fall Vaccines: What’s New, What’s Not
October 22, 2025
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5 min
6 Key Takeaways
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CDC recommends COVID-19 vaccine for everyone 6 months and older.
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Shared clinical decision-making is emphasized for those under 6
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Flu vaccination recommended for virtually everyone 6 months and older.
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RSV vaccine approved; recommended for adults 75+ and at-risk adults aged 50-7
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Low uptake rates may affect pharmacy stock for COVID-19 vaccine.
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Flu vaccines must not contain thimerosal this season.
This autumn, vaccination against respiratory diseases, including COVID-19, flu, and RSV, is set to be straightforward for most individuals. The CDC has released updated immunization guidelines, recommending the COVID-19 vaccine for everyone over 6 months old, with an emphasis on shared clinical decision-making, especially for those under 65. Despite broad recommendations, vaccination rates have declined. The flu vaccine remains critical, recommended for nearly everyone aged 6 months and older. Newly approved, the RSV vaccine is targeted primarily at older adults with certain health conditions.
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