It’s Respiratory Illness Season – Don’t Forget Your Vaccines!

Jan 30, 2025 / Health Advice

It’s that time of year…when the flu, COVID-19 and other respiratory illnesses like RSV are spreading throughout our community.

Catching both the flu and COVID-19 is possible, so you should make sure to get vaccinated against the flu and receive the 2024–2025 COVID-19 vaccine to help protect yourself. If you haven’t scheduled these vaccines yet, you can do so right in MyChart.

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends the following:

For the flu: everyone ages 6 months and older should get a flu shot.  This is especially important if you are pregnant or have a chronic medical problem like asthma, diabetes, congestive heart failure (CHF) or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Learn more about flu prevention on the CDC website.

For COVID-19: everyone ages 6 months and older should get the 2024–2025 COVID-19 vaccine. This includes people who have received a COVID-19 vaccine before and people who have had COVID-19.

Getting the 2024–2025 COVID-19 vaccine is especially important if you:

  • Never received a COVID-19 vaccine
  • Are ages 65 years and older
  • Are at high risk for severe COVID-19
  • Are living in a long-term care facility
  • Are pregnant
  • Want to lower your risk of getting Long COVID

Visit the CDC’s website to learn more about the latest COVID-19 vaccine.

Scheduling a Vaccine Appointment

To get your flu or COVID-19 vaccine at Reliant, you can schedule an appointment directly in MyChart or by contacting your primary care provider’s office. These vaccines are also available at local pharmacies like CVS and Walgreens. Visit vaccines.gov to search for a pharmacy near you.

Don’t delay, it is not too late to get vaccinated for this season! Schedule your appointment today!

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