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Doctors Issue Joint Vaccine Guidance for Respiratory Virus Season

A group of prominent doctors has released recommendations for Americans regarding flu, COVID-19, and RSV vaccines. They urge individuals to receive these vaccinations as the respiratory virus season approaches.

09/26/2026 · Kentucky edition

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Why it matters locally: As Kentuckians prepare for the upcoming respiratory virus season, this national guidance on vaccination for influenza, COVID-19, and RSV is directly relevant to public health efforts across the Commonwealth.

A coalition of physicians has advised Americans to obtain recommended vaccinations for influenza, COVID-19, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) before the upcoming respiratory virus season. This guidance addresses the public as the season approaches. Dr. Kavita Patel, an NBC News medical contributor, discussed these recommendations. The doctors' message emphasizes proactive vaccination.

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