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Respiratory virus season has arrived. Flu, COVID-19 and RSV vaccines are available
KSL.com • • health
Key Points:
- RSV immunizations are recommended for people aged 50 and older with high-risk conditions, everyone over 75, pregnant individuals in their third trimester, infants under 8 months (unless their mother was vaccinated during pregnancy), and adults with weakened immune systems.
- RSV vaccines for older adults are typically administered in late summer to early fall, while monoclonal antibody treatments for infants are recommended during the virus season from October to March.
- Annual flu shots are advised for everyone aged 6 months and older, with enhanced vaccines recommended for adults 65 and older; a new mRNA-based flu vaccine is now available for adults 50 and older.
- The ideal time for flu vaccination is October to ensure protection throughout the season, with some providers promoting getting vaccinated before Halloween.
- Updated COVID-19 vaccines are recommended for all adults, especially those 65 and older, infants 6 to 23 months, and certain high-risk children, with advice to wait 4-6 months after recent infection before vaccination.
