Sept. 20. NCDHHS is encouraging everyone 6 months and older to get a flu shot and COVID-19 vaccine.

Both vaccines have been updated for the new flu and COVID-19 virus strains that will continue to spread this fall and winter.
Flu shots are now available; and different types of COVID-19 vaccines are available this fall to protect against the new strains of the virus, including the Novavax protein-based COVID-19 vaccine.

Children who are insured by Medicaid, are uninsured or underinsured can get vaccines at no cost through the Vaccines for Children program. Most health insurance plans, including Medicaid, will cover flu, COVID-19 and RSV vaccines for children and eligible adults.

Visit MySpot.nc.gov or Vaccines.gov for guidance, information and resources about flu, COVID-19 and RSV vaccines.

The respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) also spreads in the fall and winter and can lead to severe illness in older adults, young children and those with underlying medical conditions. Talk to your doctor about whether RSV protection may also be needed for you and your child.