Adult Immunization Updates

In December 2025, ACIP replaced universal hepatitis B birth-dose vaccination with shared clinical decision-making.

A 2026 Nature Medicine study found adults 60+ vaccinated in the Shingrix era had a 9% lower burden of major cardiovascular events versus the Zostavax...

Forsyth County Public Health offers free walk-in flu shots starting Oct. 5 at 799 N. Highland Ave. in Winston-Salem.

• Hours: 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m....

Vaccines.gov remains unreliable, pushing adults toward local options for seasonal flu vaccination.

• Use VaccineFinder.org, then call pharmacies...

Florida's health department dropped plans to expand school vaccine exemptions beyond religious beliefs while still moving to eliminate requirements...

VAX-31 matched Prevnar 20 and Capvaxive on 28 strains in adults 50+, with superior responses to three unique strains and strong safety.

• Broader...

Adult immunization policy must move past vaccine availability and tailored recommendations to include avoided illness, healthcare utilization, and economic benefits.

This calendar serves as a practical tool to locate nearby adult vaccine clinics.

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Healthcare facilities use NHSN's Weekly COVID-19 Vaccination Modules, launched in December 2020, to collect, track, and report COVID-19 vaccination data.

Adults who received Shingrix showed lower rates of ischemic heart disease, heart failure, and stroke than those given the older Zostavax vaccine, yet...

RSV monoclonal antibody administration generally runs October through March, but CDPH can extend the period based on local RSV activity. This built-in flexibility lets health officials adjust timing to match actual virus circulation each season.

CDC guidance keeps routine catch-up through age 26 and shifts to shared clinical decision-making from 27 to 45.

The vaccine blocks new infections...

• Who should get it: CDC recommends annual flu vaccine for everyone 6 months and older
• When to schedule: Appointments begin Monday, Oct. 5, weekdays...

Florida DOH is repealing requirements for Hepatitis B, varicella, Hib, and pneumococcal vaccines for PreK-12 entry, yet dropped plans to expand...

Community clinics and military facilities are offering walk-in seasonal vaccines for adults.

• Palm Beach County Health Dept provides walk-ins only...

Dr. Paul Sax's NEJM Voices blog post brings experts together to review the latest evidence and guidance on influenza, COVID-19, and RSV vaccines for adults, children, pregnancy, and immunocompromised patients.

A new OSU CCME webcast equips clinicians with updates on current US vaccine schedules, new vaccine products, and practical strategies for vaccine...

Multiple free and convenient options are rolling out this fall for adults seeking flu, COVID-19, and other vaccines.

• Chicago hosts no-cost Saturday...

One HPV dose shows strong protection for girls and young women, but evaluation must weigh evidence gaps and decision-making rigor.

• Evidence base:...

• Clinicians should use the official algorithm and supporting guidance with worked examples to assess and vaccinate individuals with incomplete...