Medical Groups Issue Independent Vaccine Guidance for Respiratory Season

Why it matters locally: The independent vaccine guidance from national medical groups will likely influence public health messaging and vaccination strategies adopted by healthcare providers and public health departments across Tennessee as the respiratory season approaches.

Major medical organizations have released independent recommendations for COVID-19, influenza, and RSV vaccinations. These guidelines emerge as the respiratory disease season nears, in the absence of federal directives. Several leading medical groups developed these immunization schedules. The recommendations aim to provide clarity for individuals regarding who should receive the various vaccines.