Flu, COVID-19, and RSV

Protect yourself and your loved ones by staying up to date on your vaccines! We’re here to help you stay on track. Call the AmeriHealth Caritas District of Columbia (DC) Community Outreach Solutions team at 202-216-2318 for help scheduling an appointment.

Vaccinations help protect against respiratory viruses like the flu, COVID-19, and RSV, which are more common during the fall and winter months. Getting vaccinated prepares your immune system before virus season begins, reducing your risk of severe illness, hospitalization, and death.

The flu, updated COVID-19*, and RSV vaccines are available at no cost to all AmeriHealth Caritas DC enrollees through their primary care providers (PCPs) or local network pharmacies.

*COVID-19 shots may require a prescription from your PCP.  

Below are fall 2025 – 26 immunization recommendations from the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP).

Flu

  • Annual flu vaccination is recommended for everyone age 6 months and older.

COVID-19

  • All adults 18 years and older should receive a COVID-19 vaccine. It is especially important to get a COVID-19 vaccine if you are:
    • 65 years and older,
    • At increased risk for severe COVID-19 infection, and
    • Have never received a COVID-19 vaccine.
  • All children ages 6 – 23 months should be vaccinated against COVID-19.
  • Children and teens ages 2 – 18 years should ask their PCP if they should get the COVID-19 vaccine.
  • People who are pregnant or breastfeeding should get vaccinated for COVID-19.

RSV

  • A one-time RSV vaccine is suggested for adults age 75 years and older, and for people ages 50 – 74 at increased risk.
  • During September to January, pregnant patients are advised to receive the RSV vaccine at 32 – 36 weeks.
  • Infants under 8 months old without maternal protection should get the RSV vaccine.

Speak to your PCP if you have any questions about which vaccines you should get.

Support

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.

Visit the AmeriHealth Caritas DC Community Resources page for help with food, shelter, and other needs.