New RSV, flu, and COVID-19 vaccines offer protection this fall and winter
- Respiratory viruses like RSV, flu, and COVID-19 are expected to circulate this fall and winter.
- Updated COVID-19 boosters, flu shots, and new RSV vaccines will be available to provide protection.
- Rollout of multiple new vaccines poses challenges for timing, access, affordability, and combating misinformation.
- RSV season may follow typical timing this year after an unusual early surge in 2021.
- Experts recommend vaccination, especially for high-risk groups like infants, seniors, and immunocompromised people.