Leading Medical Groups Issue Joint Immunization Guidance for 2026-2027 Respiratory Season

In a coordinated effort, major national medical groups, including the American Academy of Pediatrics, American Academy of Family Physicians, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, and Infectious Diseases Society of America, have released joint immunization guidance for the upcoming 2026-2027 respiratory virus season. This guidance, based on a scientific review published in JAMA, recommends flu shots for everyone aged 6 months and older, with COVID-19 and RSV vaccine advice varying by age and risk, in the absence of updated CDC recommendations.