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Wisconsin Urges Fall Vaccinations for Flu, RSV and COVID-19

Officials warn cases will rise into late November following a severe season last year with recent hospitalizations reported.

There are some steps you can take to reduce your risk of getting seriously ill with respiratory viruses this year – and vaccination plays a key role.
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Overview

  • State health leaders are encouraging residents to get vaccinated now, saying shots for flu, RSV and COVID-19 are increasingly available across Wisconsin.
  • Wisconsin continues to advise COVID-19 vaccination for people 6 months and older despite August federal actions narrowing authorization to older adults and high‑risk groups, which have created access confusion.
  • State data show dozens of COVID-19 and influenza hospitalizations over the past month, with periodic RSV admissions among older adults.
  • Last season saw about 7,000 flu-related hospitalizations in Wisconsin, and officials expect flu and COVID-19 activity to climb into late November and December.
  • Health officials say eligible people may receive flu, COVID-19 and RSV vaccines during the same visit, with RSV vaccine available for adults 50+ and pneumococcal shots recommended for infants and adults 50+ to reduce complications.