Michigan medical societies issue early flu, COVID-19 and RSV vaccine guidance

Michigan medical societies issue early flu, COVID-19 and RSV vaccine guidance

Medical societies in Michigan said they have issued vaccination recommendations for the upcoming fall respiratory season, urging early flu shots and updated COVID-19 and RSV vaccines, and highlighting protection for high-risk populations, as the CDC’s flu advisory panel remains tied up in litigation. Earlier, the American College of Emergency Physicians, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Academy of Family Physicians and the Infectious Diseases Society of America had advised that most Michigan residents receive flu vaccinations in October and update COVID-19 and RSV shots, especially adults, pregnant people and young children, noting the lack of new CDC guidance.

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Dr. Ryan Stanton American College of Emergency Physicians Dr. Christina Davidson American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists American Academy of Pediatrics American Academy of Family Physicians Infectious Diseases Society of America Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Food and Drug Administration Moderna

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October 03, 2026
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Michigan health officials advise early flu, COVID-19 and RSV vaccinations for the fall season
Michigan health officials advise early flu, COVID-19 and RSV vaccinations for the fall season

mlive.com • 03 Oct 21:45

Medical societies recommend that most Michigan residents receive flu shots in October and update COVID-19 and RSV vaccinations, especially those at higher risk, as the CDC has not issued new guidance this year.

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Medical societies issue flu vaccine guidance as CDC advisory panel faces court dispute
Medical societies issue flu vaccine guidance as CDC advisory panel faces court dispute

Newser • 03 Oct 14:10

With the CDC's flu advisory panel tied up in litigation, several professional medical groups have released vaccination recommendations for the upcoming season, emphasizing protection for high-risk populations.

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October 02, 2026
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Health experts advise early flu, COVID-19 and RSV vaccinations this fall
Health experts advise early flu, COVID-19 and RSV vaccinations this fall

NBC Connecticut • 02 Oct 17:23

Doctors' groups recommend that most people receive flu, COVID-19 and RSV shots as soon as possible, noting that protection develops within two weeks and helps reduce severe illness and hospitalizations.

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Health officials urge vaccinations for RSV, flu and COVID-19 as respiratory season begins
Health officials urge vaccinations for RSV, flu and COVID-19 as respiratory season begins

KSL.com • 02 Oct 13:28

Doctors recommend RSV, influenza and updated COVID-19 shots for eligible adults, pregnant people and young children as the fall respiratory virus season starts.

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Health experts urge early flu, COVID-19 and RSV vaccinations as fall approaches
Health experts urge early flu, COVID-19 and RSV vaccinations as fall approaches

WRAL • 02 Oct 10:46

Doctors recommend getting flu, COVID-19 and RSV shots this October, highlighting the vaccines' role in reducing severe illness and hospitalizations.

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