Webinar Recording: Immunization Update - Flu, COVID-19, RSV, and More

Respiratory illnesses like flu, COVID-19, RSV, and pneumonia remain a leading cause of serious illness for both children and adults. With updated vaccines, new therapies, and recent outbreaks making headlines, many families have questions about what’s recommended this year.

• Dan Fulton, MD – Infectious Diseases Specialist, McFarland Clinic
• Jacob Kolker, MD – Pediatrician, McFarland Clinic

In this free, on-demand webinar, McFarland Clinic physicians Dr. Dan Fulton (Infectious Diseases) and Dr. Jacob Kolker (Pediatrics) provide a clear, science-based update on immunizations. They discuss what’s new for 2025, answer common questions, and share guidance on how to best protect yourself and your family.

What You’ll Learn

• Flu: Why annual flu shots are still essential, how vaccines are formulated each year, and what to know about high-dose options for seniors.
• COVID-19: Updated guidance on boosters, who should get them, how long immunity lasts, and what’s recommended for children and high-risk adults.
• RSV: New vaccines and preventive therapies for both infants and adults, and how these have dramatically reduced hospitalizations.
• Pneumonia: Which age groups and conditions benefit most from the pneumonia vaccine, and how new formulations improve protection.
• Measles & Pertussis: Updates on outbreaks, early childhood vaccination schedules, and when additional protection may be needed.
• General Vaccine Guidance: How to navigate timing, insurance coverage, and immunity testing, plus advice for those with chronic conditions.