Fall Immunizations

 

Immunization Overview for Fall and Winter 2026-2027

 

Fall Vaccine Time!
It's almost time for 2026-2027 fall vaccines. We will update this space as more information and timing anout the 2026-2027 vaccines become available. We will not be vaccinating parents until we have had a chance to vaccinate all of our patients.

Flu vaccines for 2026-2027 are available now and through the end of the flu season and recommended for everyone over the age of 6 months. Vaccination clinics are OPEN NOW and will last throughout the flu season or as supplies last. Appointments can be scheduled through MyChart. We have flu shots, but not FluMist yet (a live nasal spray for those between 2 and 49 years old who does not have asthma or a history of wheezing in the last year). 2 doses (separated by 4 weeks) are recommended for those kids under 9 who have not had 2 doses in past seasons.

COVID-19 vaccines - we are still waiting to receive our doses!
​The AAP recommends the updated 2026-2027 COVID-19 vaccine to protect against the potentially serious outcomes of COVID-19 this fall and winter for the following patients:

  • The AAP recommends all infants and children 6 through 23 months of age who do not have contraindications receive 2026–2027 COVID-19 vaccine.
  • The AAP also recommends a single dose of age-appropriate 2026–2027 COVID-19 vaccine for all children and adolescents 2 through 18 years of age at increased risk of severe COVID-19, regardless of prior COVID-19 vaccination status.
  • Children 2 through 18 years of age not considered at increased risk of severe COVID-19 whose parent or guardian desires their protection from COVID-19 should be offered a single dose of age-appropriate 2026–2027 COVID-19 vaccine.
  • Any available COVID-19 vaccine appropriate by age and health status can be administered and the most updated version of the COVID-19 vaccine that is available should be used.

This recommendation will take effect as soon as the new vaccines are available. Check back here! Patients under 5 will need a second dose 4 weeks after their first, if this is their first season getting the vaccine. Everyone else will just need one dose, for now. If you don't see availability in MyChart, please check back. We are opening spots as we receive the vaccine.

Protection against RSV (Enflonsia) - October 1 -March 31
Clesrovimab (also known as Enflonsia) is an injectable monoclonal antibody that prevents severe RSV disease in infants and young children.  Monoclonal antibodies do not activate the immune system, as would occur with infection or vaccination (active immunization). Rather, the antibodies themselves protect against disease (i.e., passive immunization).
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Infants younger than 8 months of age who were born during or are entering their first RSV season should receive clesrovimab (Enflonsia) if:

  • The mother did not receive RSV vaccine during pregnancy.
  • The mother’s RSV vaccination status is unknown.
  • The infant was born within 14 days of maternal RSV vaccination.

When indicated, clesrovimab​ (Enflonsia) should be administered beteween October 1 -March 31.

All of these vaccines can be given together, if indicated. Please schedule only 1 appointment per child after October 1, and if anyone in the family has a well visit in the next couple months, plan to get everyone their vaccines at that time. Our front desk can help you schedule these sibling appointments