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    When should I get vaccinated for COVID-19? Flu? RSV?

    by Rong-Gong Lin II, Los Angeles Times Sep 16, 2023 6 minutes
    Pharmacist Aaron Sun administers new vaccine COMIRNATY by Pfizer, to Jimmy Smagula at CVS Pharmacy in Eagle Rock, California, on Sept. 14, 2023.

    A fresh round of flu and COVID-19 vaccines are rolling out to pharmacies, doctor's offices and clinics across the country. But when's the best time to get your shots?

    There are a number of factors that can inform when you roll up your sleeve, officials and experts say. You might consider travel plans, or upcoming holiday gatherings. Maybe you live with someone who has a higher chance of becoming seriously ill from a respiratory infection, or face such risks yourself.

    Despite those nuances, one thing health officials agree on: You should get your flu shot and stay current on your COVID-19 vaccines.

    What vaccines will be available? And when?

    Along with the annual batch of flu shots, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention now recommends that everyone age 6 months and up get a newly updated COVID-19 vaccination.

    Both vaccines are specifically formulated to protect against particular viral strains that officials feel will be prevalent this fall and winter.

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