Flu Vaccination for Older Adults: What to Know for the 2026–2027 Season

September and October are generally the best months for older adults to get a flu vaccine.

Adults age 65 and older have several flu vaccine options, including high-dose, adjuvanted, recombinant, and mRNA vaccines. For this age group, the CDC recommends preferential use of an enhanced vaccine—such as Fluzone High-Dose, Flublok, or Fluad—when one is available.

Please recommend a flu vaccine to your patients and help protect them from severe illnesses. Remember, no one is safe until everyone is safe!!!

Read more at NCOA’s guide to what older adults should know during flu season.