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07/02/2024

The Vaccines You'll Need This Fall and Winter

Here's what is different from past guidance

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recommended updated vaccines for the fall to protect against common respiratory diseases. Among the changes: people age 75 and older should get vaccinated against RSV, the COVID-19 vaccine will target a new strain of the virus and the updated flu shot will include only three strains instead of the four in last year's shot. It made these changes after a committee that advises the CDC recommended them.

"Our top recommendation for protecting yourself and your loved ones from respiratory illness is to get vaccinated," said CDC director Dr. Mandy Cohen in a statement supporting the new advice.

Here's what to know about the shots you might need—and what's different from past guidance.

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