US medical groups urge people to get flu and Covid shots in counter to Trump guidance
Top medical groups band together to ease confusion from Trump administration’s changing immunization advice
TL;DR
- Leading US medical groups are issuing independent flu and Covid-19 vaccination guidelines to counter confusion from shifting federal advice.
- Nearly everyone aged six months and older is recommended to get a flu vaccination, especially vulnerable populations like seniors and young children.
- Enhanced flu vaccines are available for seniors, and a new mRNA flu vaccine option exists for those 50 and older.
- Covid-19 shots are recommended for all children aged six months and older and all adults, with additional doses advised for seniors.
- Vaccination during pregnancy is safe and recommended, with no evidence of increased miscarriage risk.
- The medical groups are consolidating recommendations and evidence on a website, SpreadTheFacts.org, for public clarity.
- Flu and Covid-19 vaccines are effective at preventing severe disease, hospitalization, and death.
- Common side effects for both vaccines are mild and temporary.