JACKSON, Tenn. — Historical data shows Covid-19 cases peak in the winter, highlighting the importance of staying up to date on vaccines.

Dr. Reed Tuckson, CEO of Tuckson Health Connections, says we need to be prepared to prevent disease. Everyone aged 6 months and older should receive the updated Covid vaccine.

The data clearly shows that vaccines are effective and safe. These vaccines should last 6 months. Officials say it’s especially critical to stay protected this time of year.

“The holiday season and colder weather mean more intimate indoor contact and that means viral diseases like Covid spread more easily. Our coughs and sneezes can transmit particles more easily and, remember, Covid has not disappeared. The virus continues to mutate and people are getting sick and unfortunately continuing to die,” Dr. Tuckson said.

People aged 65 and older or anyone who is immunocompromised should receive additional doses based on conversations with a healthcare professional.

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