Answer: The latest recommendation is that a 2026-2027 COVID-19 vaccine is recommended for all adults ages 18 years and older in the United States for the prevention of COVID-19, and is also recommended for all children ages 6 months–17 years with moderate to severe immunocompromise, while for all other children a COVID-19 vaccine is recommended through shared clinical decision-making. The page was last updated September 23, 2026.
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  Created: 2026-11-12T11:08:41Z
  Last changed: 2026-11-12T11:08:41Z
  Last verified: 2026-11-12T11:34:15Z
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Data:
  Field | Value | Unit | Source | As of
  Adult recommendation | 18 years and older | years | [1] | 2026-11-12
  Pediatric recommendation | 6 months–17 years |  | [1] | 2026-11-12
  Other children | shared clinical decision-making |  | [1] | 2026-11-12
  Season | 2026-2027 |  | [1] | 2026-11-12
  Schedule basis | July 2025 |  | [1] | 2026-11-12
  Last updated | September 23, 2026 |  | [1] | 2026-11-12
  Reviewed | September 23, 2026 |  | [1] | 2026-11-12

Sources:
  [1] Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. "Interim Clinical Considerations for Use of COVID-19 Vaccines in the United States". https://www.cdc.gov/covid/vaccines/stay-up-to-date.html
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      Quote: "A 2026-2027 COVID-19 vaccine is recommended for all adults ages 18 years and older in the United States for the prevention of COVID-19." (Supports: Adult recommendation)
      Quote: "A 2026-2027 COVID-19 vaccine is also recommended for all children ages 6 months–17 years with moderate to severe immunocompromise" (Supports: Pediatric recommendation)
      Quote: "for all other children, a COVID-19 vaccine is recommended through shared clinical decision-making" (Supports: Other children)
      Quote: "concerning the use of COVID-19 vaccines in the United States for the 2026-2027 season" (Supports: Season)
      Quote: "The recommendations in this document reflect CDC’s adult and pediatric immunization schedule as of July 2025." (Supports: Schedule basis)
      Quote: "Updated: September 23, 2026" (Supports: Last updated)
      Quote: "Reviewed: September 23, 2026" (Supports: Reviewed)
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