We are currently in a high wave of infections. Get vaccinated ahead of the anticipated winter wave to protect against severe disease and reduce the risk of Long COVID. The Pfizer and Moderna vaccines have been adjusted to target the COVID strain that began circulating in the spring, and the Novavax vaccine targets a strain closely related. They will offer strong protection. Learn more about the updated vaccines from Your Local Epidemiologist and get answers to some common questions. 

Get vaccinated at:

1. your local pharmacy, doctor’s office, or health center
2. search for a location on vaccines.gov
3. schedule an in-home vaccination if you cannot get to a clinic. 
   

RSV is highly contagious and can be severe or even life-threatening. Learn more about RSV. Prevention options are available for the following people. Contact your doctor about what is right for you. 

• Older adults 75+ and those 60-74 with certain risk factors like chronic lung disease are eligible for vaccination. This is NOT an annual vaccine, so you do not need to get one this year if you got one last year.

• Newborns can also be protected against severe RSV by an antibody preventive medication for infants under 8 months old, unless the mother received the RSV vaccine during pregnancy. High-risk children between 8 months to 19 months should also get it.

Each year, pneumococcal pneumonia causes over 150,000 hospitalizations. Pneumococcal vaccination is recommended for adults aged 65+ and adults aged 19-64 with certain underlying medical conditions like asthma and COPD. Learn more from the American Lung Association and complete your personal risk assessment. Talk with your doctor about getting vaccinated.