CDC recommends 2026–2027 COVID vaccines for all adults

Updated guidance recommends vaccination for adults aged 18 years and older, with pediatric recommendations based on immune status.

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The CDC recommends 2026–2027 COVID-19 vaccination for all adults aged 18 years and older, regardless of prior vaccination or SARS-CoV-2 infection.
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The CDC emphasizes vaccination for adults aged 65 years and older, people at increased risk of severe COVID-19, long-term care residents, unvaccinated people, and those with a history of long COVID.
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For children aged 6 months through 17 years, vaccination is recommended for those who are moderately or severely immunocompromised; others are covered by shared clinical decision-making.
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After COVID-19, patients may delay vaccination for 3 months after symptom onset or a positive test if asymptomatic, with earlier vaccination depending on risk and local activity.
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The CDC lists 4 updated vaccine products with age-based eligibility and states that no product is preferred when multiple vaccines are recommended for a patient's age group.

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