What Older Adults Need to Know About RSV Vaccines

Learn more about RSV vaccines for older adults.

Help stay protected against severe illness by getting vaccinated against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).

Do I need an RSV vaccine?

- For adults 75 years of age and older, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends “routine” vaccination, meaning all individuals in this age group should receive one dose of an RSV vaccine.

- For adults ages 60-74, CDC recommends a “risk-based” approach to vaccination. This means vaccination against RSV is recommended for those with certain conditions (such as chronic heart or lung disease, severe diabetes, or severe obesity, and those with a weakened immune system) and those living in long-term care facilities.

Can I get my RSV vaccine at the same time as my COVID-19 and flu vaccines?

Yes, COVID-19, flu, and RSV vaccines may be given at the same visit, according to CDC. This is known as coadministration and is a common way to stay up to date on recommended vaccines — particularly when there may be not be an opportunity in the future to receive these vaccines.

RSV Vaccination Timing

CDC recommends vaccination for older adults at any time throughout the year. The RSV vaccine is administered as a single dose, and eligible adults who have already received a dose do not need to revaccinate against RSV annually.

COVID-19, flu, and RSV vaccines may be administered during the same visit, according to the CDC. This is known as coadministration and is a common way to stay up to date on recommended vaccines, particularly when there may not be another opportunity in the future to receive these vaccines.