Covid, flu, RSV: What vaccines do I need this fall/winter?

<p>While the flu shot has been around since 1945, 2023 marked the introduction of a new vaccine for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) — the first ever — and the latest Covid-19 shot. The Food and Drug Administration recently approved the two new vaccines, and the protection they offer comes just in the nick of time: Health officials say there is a strong likelihood of another "tripledemic" this winter. In addition to the vaccines for Covid, flu and RSV, there is a new protective <a href='https://northwell.podbean.com/e/a-revolutionary-rsv-vaccine-and-monoclonal-antibody/'>treatment for RSV</a> — a potentially life-saving option for those most at risk of complications. On this episode, family medicine doctor<a href='https://www.northwell.edu/find-care/find-a-doctor/family-medicine/dr-eric-michael-ascher-do-11379678'> Eric Ascher, DO</a>, explains your options for immunization and immune therapies this fall and winter.</p> <p>Chapters:</p> <ul><li>00:01 - Intro</li> <li>01:28 - Vaccines for Covid, flu and RSV</li> <li>02:01 - Another tripledemic?</li> <li>03:08 - When to get vaccinated</li> <li>04:29 - Can you get the Covid and flu vaccines at the same time?</li> <li>05:29 - "Coadministration" of vaccines</li> <li>06:28 - How effective is the new Covid-19 vaccine? </li> <li>07:01 - Can you get Covid, flu and RSV vaccines at same time? </li> <li>08:03 - Importance of staying up-to-date on vaccinations</li> <li>08:29 - Current strains of Covid-19 and flu</li> <li>09:31 - Monovalent Covid vaccine</li> <li>10:20 - Monovalent Covid vaccine side effects</li> <li>10:48 - Will Covid vaccine become an annual shot? </li> <li>11:22 - Covid testing remains critical</li> <li>12:41 - Start with an at-home Covid test</li> <li>13:35 - Flu antiviral treatment (Tamiflu)</li> <li>14:03 - Covid antiviral treatment (Paxlovid, molnupiravir, remdesivir)</li> <li>14:44 - RSV vaccine and immune therapy, nirsevimab</li> <li>15:08 - Supportive care for Covid, flu, RSV</li> <li>15:39 - How else can I stay healthy this fall and winter? </li> <