The quick guide to fall vaccines and when you should get them
Summary
The annual fall vaccines for flu and COVID-19 are being prepared for distribution in the United States despite challenges such as the absence of a functioning CDC vaccine advisory committee. Major medical groups have issued vaccine recommendations, and insurance plans will continue to cover these vaccines at no cost through 2027.Key Facts
- The CDC’s vaccine advisory committee is currently nonfunctional due to a court ruling that some appointed members were illegally chosen.
- Updated flu and COVID-19 vaccines have been approved by the FDA and are arriving at pharmacies now.
- Major insurance companies will cover recommended vaccines at no charge through the end of 2027.
- State and local health officials expect a typical vaccine rollout and are working to increase vaccination rates.
- Several leading medical organizations (such as AMA, AAP, AAFP, ACOG, and IDSA) have released vaccine recommendations since the CDC panel is inactive.
- The 2026–27 vaccine recommendations remain largely the same as last year’s.
- Flu vaccines are recommended for all children 6 months and older and all adults, with special vaccines for those 65 and older.
- A new mRNA flu vaccine for adults 50 and older has been approved and shown to be more effective than older versions.
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