Flu, COVID-19, and RSV
The flu, updated COVID-19, and RSV vaccines are available at no cost to all AmeriHealth Caritas District of Columbia (DC) enrollees through their primary doctors or local pharmacies.
The three viruses causing most hospitalizations are the flu, COVID-19, and RSV. Vaccination is the best way to protect yourself and the people around you.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that everyone age 6 months and older get both the flu vaccine and the updated COVID-19 vaccine — including women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, trying to get pregnant, or those who might become pregnant in the future. It is safe to get the flu, new COVID-19, and RSV vaccines at the same time.
Pregnant people may get vaccinated for the flu and COVID-19 during any time of their pregnancy. Learn more:
RSV is a seasonal respiratory virus that is highly contagious and most often affects infants.
Who should get the RSV vaccine?
- Pregnant people between 32 and 36 weeks of pregnancy
- Everyone age 75 years and older
- Adults ages 60 - 74 years who are more at risk of severe RSV disease should also get an RSV vaccine
- Infants younger than 8 months if:
- The mother did not get an RSV vaccine during pregnancy
- The mother’s RSV vaccination status is unknown
- The baby was born within 14 days of the mother's RSV vaccination
- Parents of children between 8 and 19 months of age should check with their child’s doctor to see if the RSV vaccine is recommended
Need help finding where to get vaccinated? Call the AmeriHealth Caritas DC Community Outreach Solutions team at 202-216-2318.
Need a ride to your visit? Call Transportation Services at 1-800-315-3485.
COVID-19 information and resources
You should get an updated COVID-19 vaccine even if you have already had COVID-19.
Free at-home test kits
Every home in the United States can order four free COVID-19 tests.
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