Uploaded September 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Major U.S. medical groups have issued their own vaccine guidance for the 2026-27 respiratory virus season as confidence in federal health agencies declines under RFK Jr.’s influence. Doctors broadly recommend flu shots for everyone 6 months and older, while some groups urge broader COVID vaccination guidance than the CDC. RSV vaccines remain focused on pregnant women, newborns and older adults, with physicians emphasizing trusted doctor-patient conversations amid growing public confusion.
Major U.S. medical groups have issued their own vaccine guidance for the 2026-27 respiratory virus season as confidence in federal health agencies declines under RFK Jr.’s influence. Doctors broadly recommend flu shots for everyone 6 months and older, while some groups urge broader COVID vaccination guidance than the CDC. RSV vaccines remain focused on pregnant women, newborns and older adults, with physicians emphasizing trusted doctor-patient conversations amid growing public confusion.










