Get Your Vaccines at a Cone Health Community Pharmacy

Children and adults are recommended to receive an updated COVID-19 vaccine yearly. Covid vaccines are typically available beginning early October, and the best time to receive the vaccine is during the fall. People ages 65 years and older and people who are immunocompromised may be eligible for additional doses.

Children and adults should receive a flu shot every flu season. People 65 years and older, pregnant people, and people with certain health conditions or a weakened immune system are at greatest risk of flu complications. Flu shots are available during fall and winter months beginning late September. The best time to get a flu shot is by the end of October if possible. NOW available at Cone Health Community Pharmacy locations.

Adults aged 60-74 may receive a single dose of the RSV vaccine if recommended by their healthcare provider or if they are in a high-risk group. Everyone 75 and older should get the RSV vaccine based on age alone. The best time to get vaccinated is late summer to early fall, before RSV spreads. Women can receive the RSV vaccine during weeks 32-36 of pregnancy from August 15 to January 31, with Pfizer Abrysvo being the only RSV vaccine approved for use during pregnancy.

Several pneumococcal vaccines are available and recommended based on age and medical status. Your healthcare provider can determine which type and how many doses you need.

Shingles vaccines prevent herpes zoster and related complications. Adults 50 and older should receive two doses, 2 to 6 months apart, regardless of previous shingles history.

Tdap or Td vaccines protect against tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis. All adults who haven't received a Tdap should get one, regardless of their last Td shot. This should be followed by a Td or Tdap every 10 years. Tdap is also recommended for women in the early third trimester of each pregnancy to protect the baby from whooping cough.

Children should receive hepatitis immunizations from their pediatrician.  Adults who were not vaccinated previously and want to be protected against hepatitis A can also get the vaccine. 

Hepatitis A vaccine is also recommended for the following people

• International travelers
• Men who are intimate with other men
• People who use injection or non-injection drugs
• People who have occupational risk for infection
• People who anticipate close contact with an international adoptee
• People experiencing homelessness
• People with HIV
• People with chronic liver disease

Anyone 59 or younger who hasn't been vaccinated should get the Hepatitis B vaccine. It's also recommended for adults 60 and older at increased risk of exposure. Those 60 and older who aren't at increased risk may choose to get vaccinated as well.

HPV vaccines are recommended for children and adults to prevent infection with some types of human papillomavirus. Pediatric patients can receive the HPV vaccine at their provider’s office.

Several different meningococcal vaccines are available and recommended for people based on age and medical status. Your health care provider can help you determine if the vaccine is needed and which type of pneumococcal vaccine you should receive.