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Oct 4, 2025

4 min

How often should I take a COVID booster over 65?: A Guide for Fall 2025

As of September 2025, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advises that adults aged 65 and older receive the updated 2025–2026 COVID-19 vaccine based on shared clinical decision-making with their healthcare provider. This represents a shift from previous seasons, emphasizing an individualized approach to determine how often should I take a COVID booster over 65.

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Oct 4, 2025

4 min

Are older adults vaccinated against measles, and do they need to be?

According to the CDC, people born in the U.S. before 1957 are considered to have presumptive immunity to measles, largely because they were exposed to the virus in their childhood before vaccines became widely available. The question of whether older adults vaccinated against measles need additional doses depends on their birth year, vaccination history, and risk factors. For most low-risk adults, no further action is needed, but certain scenarios, like international travel or working in healthcare, require review.

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