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Immune systems weaken with age putting older adults at greater risk for serious complications from RSV. RSV vaccine protects adults aged 60 years and older. https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vpd/rsv/public/older-adults.html...
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October is a good time to get vaccinated against flu. Even if you don’t get vaccinated until later, it still protects you. Flu season usually peaks in February and continues into May. https://www.cdc.gov/flu/prevent/keyfacts.htm...
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DYK? Different flu vaccines are approved for different age groups? All flu vaccines protect against four circulating flu strains. Talk to your health care provider about the right flu vaccine for you and your family. https://www.cdc.gov/flu/prevent/quadrivalent.htm...
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Everyone 6 months and older should get the COVID-19 vaccine. Talk to your health care provider about the best options for you and your family. https://www.cdc.gov/flu/professionals/acip/summary/summary-recommendations.htm...
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Flu vaccination offers many benefits. Reduce your risk of severe illness, hospitalization, and life-threatening complications all with one vaccine. For information on TRICARE coverage and where to go to receive the flu vaccine visit: www.tricare.mil/Immunizations. https://www.cdc.gov/flu/prevent/keyfacts.htm...
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The quadrivalent flu vaccine delivers a higher dose. This gives people 65 years and older a better immune response to vaccination, and better protection against flu. https://www.cdc.gov/flu/prevent/qa_fluzone.htm...
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The CDC recommends three high dose 2023-2024 flu vaccine options for people aged 65 and up. Learn more about flu vaccinations https://www.cdc.gov/flu/prevent/whoshouldvax.htm....
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Respiratory viruses like COVID-19, flu, and RSV are more common in the fall and winter. Talk to your health care provider about which vaccines you need and if you can receive them all at the same time. https://www.cdc.gov/respiratory-viruses/index.html...
