Public Health Recommends Everyone Get Updated Vaccines

PASADENA, Calif.-Pasadena Public Health Department (PPHD) advises the community to get the updated 2024-2025 COVID-19 and influenza (flu) vaccines this fall and winter. Annual outbreaks of respiratory illnesses start in the fall and peak in the winter.

"The community's health remains a priority in Pasadena," said Acting Health Officer, Dr. Parveen Kaur. "Vaccines safely and effectively reduce infection rates and protect at-risk individuals from complications related to respiratory illnesses."

Updated 2024-2025 Flu Vaccine Recommendations
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends everyone 6 months and older, including those who are immunocompromised, receive an updated 2024-2025 flu vaccine to reduce the risk of influenza and its potentially serious complications.

Influenza viruses typically circulate annually in the United States, most commonly from the late fall through the early spring. September and October, and periods when influenza viruses are circulating, remain the best times for most people to get the flu vaccine. Most people can get no-cost updated flu vaccines through their private health insurance and Medicare or Medi-Cal health insurance plan.

For more information about flu vaccines, visit the CDC Seasonal Flu Vaccines website.

Updated 2024-2025 COVID-19 Recommendations
The CDC recommends everyone ages 6 months and older, including those who are fully vaccinated, receive an updated 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccine. It is especially important that those at higher risk of severe COVID-19 illness, such as residents who are 65 years or older or pregnant individuals, get the 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccine. Learn more about the benefits of getting a COVID-19 vaccine.

Most people can get no-cost updated COVID-19 vaccines through their private health insurance and Medicare or Medi-Cal health insurance plan. Adults without health insurance and adults whose insurance does not cover all vaccine costs can get no-cost updated COVID-19 vaccines at community health centers and federally qualified health centers. Children under the age of 18 may also be eligible to get a free COVID-19 vaccine through the CDC's Vaccines for Children Program. Community members with health insurance are encouraged to contact their physician or local pharmacy to request the 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccine. Find a Los Angeles County vaccination site that accepts uninsured or underinsured individuals by visiting the County of Los Angeles Vaccination Sites website.

Most insured community members can also receive their 2024-2025 COVID-19 and flu vaccines at Albertsons, Pavilions, or Vons located in Pasadena. Schedule your vaccine appointment by visiting the Albertsons pharmacy website or Vons pharmacy website.

For more information about COVID-19 vaccines, visit the CDC COVID-19 vaccine website.

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Vaccine Recommendations
The CDC recommends the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine for all adults ages 75 and older and for adults ages 60-74 who are at increased risk of severe disease, and eligible pregnant people, infants, and babies. Check with your provider to see if the RSV vaccine is right for you.

RSV vaccines are covered by most insurance plans. People with Medicare or Medi-Cal typically receive the RSV vaccine for free.

For more information about RSV vaccines, visit the CDC RSV Vaccines website.

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