Flu is rising: what to know about flu and COVID shots this fall
San Mateo County Health says flu is rising, COVID is elevated but falling and RSV is low but rising. Everyone 6 months and older should get a flu shot, and you can get flu and COVID shots at the same visit.
By the Bay Area Brief staff · Edited by Seamus McKenna · · 3 min read
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Respiratory virus season is starting. In its Oct. 9 update, San Mateo County Health reported that flu is increasing. COVID-19 is still elevated but decreasing, and RSV is low but expected to rise.
Who should get vaccinated
Flu: Everyone 6 months and older.
COVID-19: The county points to the California Department of Public Health's recommendations for who should get the updated shot.
You can get flu and COVID shots at the same visit. It takes about two weeks after the shot for protection to build.
Where to go
Your doctor or health plan.
MyTurn.ca.gov, the state's appointment site.
Pharmacies, including CVS, Walgreens, Safeway and Costco.
San Mateo County Health lists flu clinic options on its flu vaccine page.
Sources
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