Flu season arrived a bit early this year, and COVID-19 and RSV are also circulating. Your local hospitals and health departments remind you to protect your health by getting vaccinated against COVID-19, influenza, and/or respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), if eligible. Vaccination greatly reduces your chance of getting these viruses. Vaccines are widely available at hospitals, pharmacies, doctor’s offices, local health departments, clinics, Federally Qualified Health Centers, and other locations in our regions.
These resources are brought to you by the Suburban Hospital Alliance of NYS and the New York State Association of County Health Officials on behalf of your local hospitals and local health departments.
Ask your healthcare provider which vaccines are right for you.
For COVID-19: Children, adolescents, and adults 6 months of age and older are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. The New York State Department of Health and the New York City Department of Health & Mental Hygiene endorse the 2026-2027 recommendations from American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG), and Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA).
Learn more from NYSDOH about COVID-19.
For Influenza (Flu): Everyone 6 months of age and older should get a flu vaccine every year as soon as the vaccine is available, with rare exceptions. If you are at higher risk of developing serious flu complications, flu vaccination is especially important. Learn more about influenza from NYSDOH.
For Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV): The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends an RSV vaccine for all adults ages 75 years and older and for adults ages 50–74 years who are at increased risk of severe RSV illness. According to NYSDOH, RSV vaccination is also recommended for use during pregnancy. If you are interested in the vaccine, please talk to your healthcare provider. Learn more about RSV from NYSDOH.