Dear Savvy Senior,

With a longtime vaccine critic leading the nation’s health departments, can you give me updated information on which vaccines are recommended for Medicare seniors this fall?

Medicare Mary

Dear Mary,

Even though the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is undergoing major cultural changes and upheaval, the overall fall vaccine recommendations for older adults resembles last year, with exception of the Covid shot. Here’s what you should know.

Flu shots for seniors

Just as they normally do, the CDC recommends a seasonal flu shot to everyone 6 months of age and older, but it’s especially important for older adults who have weaker immune defenses and have a greater risk of developing dangerous flu complications compared with younger, healthy adults.

For people ag

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