Medical groups unite to release fall vaccine guide amid federal confusion

Health & Fitness
3 Sep 2026 • 8:45 PM MYT
The Independent
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Medical groups unite to release fall vaccine guide amid federal confusion

  • Prominent US medical organizations have united to publish updated fall vaccination guidelines for flu, COVID-19, and RSV to clear up public confusion resulting from changing guidance under the Trump administration.
  • Physicians recommend annual flu shots for nearly everyone aged 6 months and older, emphasizing high-risk groups and highlighting new options such as Moderna's mRNA-based mFlusiva for adults aged 50 and older.
  • Medical groups advocate COVID-19 immunizations for all adults and vulnerable children, noting that previous fall vaccines reduced hospitalizations among seniors by 53 percent.
  • RSV vaccinations are recommended for adults aged 75 and older, high-risk individuals aged 50 to 74, and pregnant women to pass protection to infants.
  • Health experts recommend getting fall immunizations, ideally in October before winter virus surges begin, and direct the public to unified advice at SpreadTheFacts.org.

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