We are entering the time of year where contagious respiratory illnesses are everywhere and it is important to keep you and your family protected by getting the most up to date flu and COVID-19 vaccines. Reach out to NEW Health today to book an appointment or for more information.
Why should I get a COVID-19 vaccine?
Over time, the virus that causes COVID-19 changes. Your protection from vaccines and/or prior infections also decreases. The updated vaccine can help to protect against the most recent variant.
Who should get the newest COVID-19 vaccine?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends those 6 months of age and older get one dose of the updated 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccine to protect against the potentially serious complications of COVID-19 whether they have ever previously been vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccine.
The virus that causes COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2, is always changing and protection from COVID-19 vaccines declines over time. Receiving an updated 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccine can restore and enhance protection against the virus variants currently responsible for most infections and hospitalizations in the United States. COVID-19 vaccination also reduces the chance of suffering the effects of Long COVID, which can develop during or following acute infection and last for an extended duration.
Where can I get a flu vaccine and/or updated COVID-19 vaccine?
Many primary care and specialty offices across Mass General Brigham will offer the flu vaccine and/or the updated COVID-19 vaccine at regularly scheduled office visits.
We also encourage patients to take advantage of the convenience of vaccination at retail pharmacies. To find a local pharmacy for either flu or COVID-19 vaccines, you can go to vaccines.gov. You can also text your zip code to 438829 or call 1-800-232-0233. When booking your updated vaccine online, you can select both “COVID-19 vaccine” and “flu vaccine.” Or you can ask the pharmacy.
Information regarding clinical guidelines for flu (and other) vaccination can be found on the CDC website.