A federal panel of experts on Wednesday recommended an expansion of RSV vaccinations for adults and a new combination shot as another option to protect teens against meningitis ATLANTA -- A ...

Due to a law enacted in 2023, Medicare now covers the RSV vaccine for older adults under Part D, which typically covers prescription drugs. This means you shouldn’t incur any out-of-pocket costs.

After the first RSV season, it was 82.6% effective, 56% the following year and finally 48% after the third. While efficacy dipped, overall it halved milder RSV cases, and reduced serious infection ...