“Right now is the best time” to get all the recommended fall vaccinations, said Dr. Mandy Cohen, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as she got her flu shot Wednesday. She has an appointment for her COVID-19 shot, too. It’s “the single most effective thing you can do to protect yourself, your family, your community.”

Here are some guidelines on when and where to get the COVID-19, flu and RSV vaccines, plus some tips to stay healthy.

While not perfect, vaccinations are the best bet for avoiding a bad case of flu or COVID-19 this fall and winter. The CDC recommends these vaccinations for ages 6 months and older.

Health care providers say Iowans should get their COVID-19, influenza and RSV vaccines in September or October

Getting vaccinated is one of the most effective ways to protect yourself and your loved ones from the flu, COVID-19 and RSV.

Those at risk can get their flu and Covid vaccinations from next week, writes Amy Cowan. Available from October 3, the vaccinations will provide vital protection and keep people from developing serious illness during the colder months,

Those eligible will begin receiving invitations from the NHS, GPs and other local services to book in for the vaccines. Anyone who is eligible for the vaccines can book them from 9am on Monday – either via the NHS website, by calling 119 or on the NHS App. The flu vaccine can be booked by searching online for a local pharmacy.