COVID-19 has not disappeared, and vaccines continue to lower the risk of severe illness, hospitalisation, and death, even though they do not fully prevent infection. Vaccines are periodically updated to better match circulating variants, similar to the flu vaccine approach.
The strongest recommendations focus on people at higher risk: older adults, pregnant people, those with weakened immune systems, and people with chronic heart, lung, kidney, or metabolic conditions. Healthy younger adults may be offered boosters less frequently, and policies vary by country.
Timing and eligibility change over time, so check current local guidance. If you are unsure whether you are due, or how COVID-19 vaccination fits alongside your flu or RSV vaccine, a doctor or pharmacist can advise. Many people can safely receive more than one vaccine at the same visit.