Preventing Illness and Promoting Wellness for Communities in Eastern Connecticut

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VACCINE RECOMMENDATIONS & INFORMATION

from the CDC

CDC Recommends Updated 2024-2025 COVID-19 and Flu Vaccines for Fall/Winter Virus Season

COVID-19 Vaccine recommendation  

Recommended for people ages 6 months and older as approved or authorized by FDA. The updated 2024–2025 COVID-19 vaccines are expected to be available in fall 2024. COVID 19-vaccines are effective at protecting people from getting seriously ill, being hospitalized, and dying. Vaccination remains the safest strategy for avoiding hospitalizations, long-term health outcomes, and death.

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Influenza Vaccine recommendation   

The “universal” recommendation since the 2010-2011 influenza season is that everyone 6 months and older in the United States, with rare exception, should get an influenza (flu) vaccine every season. The protection provided by a flu vaccine varies from season to season and depends in part on the age and health status of the person getting the vaccine and the similarity or “match” between the viruses in the vaccine and those in circulation. The flu vaccine can keep you from getting sick with flu and has been shown in several studies to reduce severity of illness in people who get vaccinated but still get sick.

Co-administration of vaccines   

Co-administration of vaccines refers to giving or getting more than one vaccine during a visit. This is common clinical practice. While there are some exceptions, most vaccines can be given at the same visit.  Getting a flu vaccine and COVID-19 vaccine at the same visit is recommended if you are eligible and the timing for each vaccine is right.

EHHD note: if you have questions about the safety or effectiveness

of these vaccines, please consult with your doctor