Respiratory viruses like flu or RSV tend to spread more in the fall and winter when colder weather and indoor gatherings make transmission easier. But COVID-19 works differently. While fall and winter surges are common, increases in cases have also happened in the spring and summer.
Summer is packed with activities we love. Don’t let COVID-19 interrupt your plans. Vaccination is a simple and effective way to protect yourself from severe respiratory illness, helping you to continue doing the things you love.
Seasonal Spike: What to Do If You Get COVID-19 This Summer
Last Updated05/29/2025
As public health experts anticipate a rise in COVID-19 infections this summer, ensuring access to antiviral treatments for older adults and those with existing health conditions that make them vulnerable to serious illness is more important than ever.
CVEEP held a briefing featuring leading healthcare voices for an in-depth discussion on the current treatment landscape, highlighting the essential role antivirals play in preventing severe illness and hospitalization. The conversation explored key barriers to access, including under-prescription, cost, and insurance coverage, as well as strategies to raise awareness, improve uptake, and ensure that vulnerable populations can receive these life-saving treatments without delay.
Panelists included:
Dr. Amesh Adalja, Senior Scholar, Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security
Dr. Chad Worz, PharmD, CEO, American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (ASCP)
Karyne Jones, President and CEO, NCBA (moderator)
COVID-19 | Older Adult
Risk Explainer — Adults 65+
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.
While COVID-19 cases often increase during the winter, past years have shown that surges can happen any time of year. You can reduce your risk of severe illness by receiving recommended vaccines.
The Benefits of Immunization for High-Risk Populations
Older adults, young children and people with certain health conditions are at greater risk for severe respiratory disease. Vaccines provide important protection.
Last Updated03/12/2025
The Benefits of Immunization for High-Risk Populations
