September 3, 2026- Several major medical organizations released vaccine recommendations for the 2026-27 respiratory virus season, according to Fierce Healthcare. The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) and the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) issued evidence-based guidance on COVID-19, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and influenza vaccines to fill a gap in immunization guidance left by the federal government.
Nearly everybody starting at age 6 months needs flu vaccination, the medical societies agree, per PBS. The family physicians recommend a one-time vaccination for RSV for adults 75 and older, people 50 to 74 who are at increased risk, or younger people with weak immune systems. The family physicians also recommend all adults get a COVID-19 vaccination, especially seniors and those with other risk factors.