"Fall Vaccine Trio: Updated COVID Shots Join Flu and RSV Vaccines to Block Viruses"

Updated COVID-19 vaccines are expected to be approved within days, just in time for the flu season. These updated shots target the omicron descendant XBB.1.5 and are expected to offer crossover protection against other coronavirus variants. In addition to COVID-19 vaccines, health officials are urging people to get their yearly flu shots, especially those in high-risk groups. Furthermore, the first vaccines for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are rolling out for older adults and pregnant women. RSV can be particularly dangerous for children under 5, the elderly, and those with certain health conditions. The CDC is also considering recommendations on whether RSV vaccines should be given together with flu and COVID-19 shots.