A new CDC update for the 2025–2026 respiratory season highlights RSV as a serious risk for older adults, especially those 75 and up and people over 50 with certain health issues. If that might be you, talk with your doctor now about whether the RSV vaccine is recommended in your situation, and ask if you can schedule it alongside your flu shot to simplify the trip.

If you’re not sure whether you qualify, say so at the start of the visit and bring a short list of your conditions and medications so your clinician can give you clear, personalized guidance.

What kinds of health questions do you usually hesitate to bring up with your doctor?