168 – COVID & Fall Vaccines 2025: What Older Adults Should Know

In This Episode:

Dr. K shares what’s new for the 2025–26 fall vaccine season, especially for adults over 60. She reviews the current COVID situation, the updated vaccine options (including Moderna’s mNexspike), and the latest CDC guidelines. Plus, key reminders on this year’s flu and RSV shots and practical tips for staying healthier this winter.

She covers:

• Fall vaccines for older adults
• COVID so far in 2025
• Why fall vaccines matter
• COVID vaccines for 2025–26
• Moderna mNEXSPIKE and other options
• Flu vaccines for 2025–26
• What to know about RSV vaccines
• How to reduce your chances of getting sick
• Recap

Related episode: 145 – COVID & Fall 2024 Vaccines Update

Related Resources:

           CDC:

• • • COVID-19 Surveillance Data in the United States
    • Severe Viral Respiratory Illness – Updates
    • Respiratory Virus Activity Levels – Updates
    • Moderna mNEXSPIKE Safety & Effectiveness

   

• BHWA:
• COVID & Aging Adults: 2025-2026 Updates
• Flu Shots for Older Adults: What to Know & Do for 2025
• Respiratory Syncytial Virus: What to Know About RSV & RSV Vaccines in Aging