Your Guide to Vaccines This Fall!
September 9, 2025
Seasonal Vaccine Information 2025
This fall, there are vaccines to help protect you from three viruses: Flu, RSV, and Covid-19. It can be confusing to keep track, but we’re here to make it easier with help from Katelyn Jetelina, a popular epidemiologist and scientific-communications consultant who authors “Your Local Epidemiologist”. Below is a simple guide to help you know what each vaccine does, who should get it, and when to get it.
Flu Vaccine
What it does: Helps protect you from getting sick with the flu. It lowers your chance of needing to see a doctor by about 30–60%.
Who should get it: Everyone 6 months and older. Kids under 9 getting it for the first time need two shots.
When to get it: October is the best time.
RSV Vaccine (for older adults)
What it does: Helps protect older people from getting very sick from RSV.
Who should get it: People over 75 should get it. People 50–74 may get it.
When to get it: Now is a good time—it protects you for over a year.
RSV Vaccine (for pregnant people)
What it does: Helps protect babies from RSV during their first 6 months of life.
Who should get it: Pregnant people between 32–36 weeks.
When to get it: Between September and January.
RSV Antibody (for babies)
What it does: Gives babies extra protection from RSV. It’s not a vaccine—it’s medicine that helps their body fight the virus.
Who should get it: Babies under 8 months old, unless their mom got the RSV vaccine during pregnancy. Some high-risk kids up to 19 months may also need it.
When to get it: Before RSV season starts—usually October to March.
Covid-19 Vaccine
What it does: Helps protect against newer Covid-19 strains. It lowers your chance of going to the hospital or urgent care.
Who should get it:
- Kids under 2 and high-risk children
- Pregnant people
- Adults 65+ or anyone with health issues like diabetes, cancer, or obesity
- Others may need to ask for it specially
When to get it: Some places are having trouble giving out the vaccine right now, but it should get better soon.
Getting vaccinated this fall and winter is a smart way to stay healthy and avoid interruptions to your daily life. For personal advice, check in with your doctor.
For more information, reach out to your provider or to read more about this vaccine guide, follow this link.