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Infectious Disease Immunization Timeline: Adults (Age 50+)

Immunization is the best protection against many infectious illnesses. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other leading medical societies recommend the following immunizations for adults age 50+.
Last Updated 10/07/2026
Infectious Disease Immunization Timeline: Adults (Age 50+)
Older Adult | COVID-19 | Flu | Infectious Respiratory Diseases | Pneumococcal Disease | RSV | Vaccines

FAQ: Respiratory Vaccines for Adults 50+

Your vaccine needs change depending on your age and health status. As you age, your immune system naturally weakens, putting adults ages 50 and older at a significantly higher risk of severe illness from infectious respiratory diseases.
Last Updated 10/07/2026
FAQ: Respiratory Vaccines for Adults 50+
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Vaccine Checklist for Adults 50 and Older

Your vaccine needs change as you age. Take a few minutes to check whether you’re up to date with recommended vaccines.
Last Updated 10/07/2026
Vaccine Checklist for Adults 50 and Older
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What’s Changing for Respiratory Vaccines—and What Does It Mean for Access? 

Last Updated 09/16/2026

Recently, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved updated flu and COVID-19 vaccines, and leading medical societies released new recommendations for respiratory vaccines, including COVID-19, flu, and RSV. Given these developments, consumers may have questions regarding insurance coverage, which vaccines are recommended for them, where to access vaccines, and what barriers they may encounter. 

CVEEP hosted a webinar on what to know about the current status of respiratory vaccines and availability across the country. Experts in vaccine policy, health insurance, and pharmacy access discussed the latest recommendations for respiratory vaccines and what consumers need to know. 

Panelists included:

COVID-19 | Older Adult

Risk Explainer — Adults 65+

Content on this page is being updated to reflect the FDA’s August 27 approval of the 2026–2027 COVID-19 vaccine formula. Please check back soon.

COVID-19 continues to pose a serious health threat, especially for older adults who are more likely to get very sick from COVID-19 and be hospitalized. The good news is adults 65 years of age and older can reduce their risk of severe illness by receiving recommended vaccinations, including another dose of the 2024–2025 COVID-19 vaccine six months after their first dose.
Last Updated 08/14/2026
Risk Explainer — Adults 65+

COVID-19 | Childhood | Guidance | Vaccines

What to Know About Recommendations and Coverage for Updated COVID-19 Vaccines: Children (Ages 6 Months–4 Years)

Content on this page is being updated to reflect the FDA’s August 27 approval of the 2026–2027 COVID-19 vaccine formula. Please check back soon.

The latest COVID-19 vaccine is recommended for children between the ages of 6 months and 4 years. Children in this age group may need multiple doses of the vaccine to be considered “up to date.”
Last Updated 08/14/2026
What to Know About Recommendations and Coverage for Updated COVID-19 Vaccines: Children (Ages 6 Months–4 Years)

*NOTE: COVID-19 and RSV vaccine recommendations have recently been updated for some populations. This resource will be updated to reflect the CDC’s latest guidance. Because CDC recommendations may impact insurance coverage, you should check with your insurance provider to make sure you’re covered.

COVID-19 | Childhood | Guidance | Vaccines

What to Know About Recommendations and Coverage for Updated COVID-19 Vaccines: Children, Teens, and Adults (Ages 5–64)

Content on this page is being updated to reflect the FDA’s August 27 approval of the 2026–2027 COVID-19 vaccine formula. Please check back soon.

The latest COVID-19 vaccine is recommended for people ages 5–64 years.
Last Updated 08/14/2026
What to Know About Recommendations and Coverage for Updated COVID-19 Vaccines: Children, Teens, and Adults (Ages 5–64)

*NOTE: COVID-19 and RSV vaccine recommendations have recently been updated for some populations. This resource will be updated to reflect the CDC’s latest guidance. Because CDC recommendations may impact insurance coverage, you should check with your insurance provider to make sure you’re covered.

COVID-19 | Treatments | Vaccines

5 Things You Should Know About COVID-19 Vaccines and Treatments

Content on this page is being updated to reflect the FDA’s August 27 approval of the 2026–2027 COVID-19 vaccine formula. Please check back soon.

Vaccines have helped protect millions of people from severe illness and death from COVID-19, but the virus and new variants remain a threat and still pose risks. Getting the latest vaccine is still the best way to avoid the worst outcomes of COVID-19.
Last Updated 08/14/2026
5 Things You Should Know About COVID-19 Vaccines and Treatments

*NOTE: COVID-19 and RSV vaccine recommendations have recently been updated for some populations. This resource will be updated to reflect the CDC’s latest guidance. Because CDC recommendations may impact insurance coverage, you should check with your insurance provider to make sure you’re covered.

Older Adult | COVID-19 | Flu | Pertussis (Whooping Cough) | Pneumococcal Disease | RSV | Vaccines

The Risks are Real: Nandini Selvam, PhD, MPH

Nandini Selvam, Vice President and General Manager of IQVIA, discusses why individuals underestimate the real risks of respiratory diseases and how vaccines remain the best way to prevent severe illness.
Last Updated 06/12/2026

Treatments | COVID-19 | Flu | Infectious Respiratory Diseases | RSV

Don’t Guess the Virus: Why Early Testing and Treatment Matters

Flu, COVID-19, RSV and other respiratory illnesses often begin with similar symptoms. Knowing the differences, getting tested, and starting treatment early can help prevent what may seem like a mild illness from becoming more serious.
Last Updated 04/08/2026
Don’t Guess the Virus: Why Early Testing and Treatment Matters