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The WHO's TAG-CO-VAC recommends updating COVID-19 vaccine antigens to monovalent LP.8.1 to better target circulating SARS-CoV-2 variants, while noting that existing JN.1 lineage vaccines remain suitable. Ongoing surveillance and data collection are emphasized to adapt vaccine strategies as the virus evolves.
As the respiratory virus season begins, the CDC recommends that everyone 6 months and older get vaccinated against both influenza and COVID-19. For COVID-19, there are updated vaccines available from Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, and Novavax, with different dosing recommendations based on age and previous vaccination status. The CDC recommends the standard quadrivalent flu vaccine for most individuals, with special recommendations for those aged 65 and older. There are ongoing clinical trials for new flu and COVID-19 vaccines, including a potential combination vaccine. Health officials stress the importance of getting vaccinated and note that it's never too late to receive the flu shot.