Flu Guidelines:

COVID-19 Guidelines:

Anyone over 6 years of age who has received a bivalent COVID vaccination is currently considered fully up to date regardless of whether they have had a primary series.
If you are over the age of 65 or immunocompromised and it has been more than 4 months since your last vaccine or COVID infection, the ACIP has recommended a second bivalent booster. However, a new monovalent booster, targeting the XBB.1.5 strain was approved on September 11, 2023 and is expected to be available by the end of September or the beginning of October. Most people are recommended to wait for the new formulation before having a booster. Once the new booster is approved, the CDC will provide recommendations on who should receive it.
For children 6 years and under who have not been previously vaccinated consult your child’s pediatrician to see if they need 1, 2, or 3 doses and which formulations are recommended.
COVID guidelines can change frequently; check the CDC guidelines here.

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)

Preventing RSV is particularly important for some children less than 5 and adults over 60.

·A new vaccine has been approved for adults over 60. Talk to your primary care provider about whether this vaccine may be right for you.

Other Adult Vaccines:

HPV (Ages 26 and under)

Childhood Vaccines:

For the recommended vaccine schedule for children, please refer to the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) chart or ask your pediatrician.
For school and camp vaccination requirements see Massachusetts guidelines here.