CLEVELAND, Ohio — As respiratory virus season begins, public health officials are urging immunization against flu, COVID-19, and RSV.

Recommendations have been updated for the new season, particularly concerning the COVID-19 vaccine, following a severe flu season last year.

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1. COVID-19 vaccine recommendations have shifted

A federal vaccine advisory panel has changed its guidance for the updated COVID-19 vaccine. Instead of a universal recommendation for all Americans 6 months and older, the panel now advises that individuals in this age group should discuss the risks and benefits with their healthcare providers to make a personal decision. This change comes as vaccination rates are declining, with over three-quarters of American adults

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