It's finally fall, and with that also comes respiratory viruses.

Dr. Michelle Morse, acting health commissioner and chief medical officer of the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, recently discussed the flu and COVID-19 vaccines with All Things Considered host Sean Carlson.

Her guidance in a nutshell: “It’s time to get your COVID flu and RSV vaccine if you're eligible.”

Here is a lightly edited transcript of their conversation:

Sean Carlson: Who should get the COVID and flu vaccines right now?

Dr. Michelle Morse: It is a source of confusion and I am here to try to make it plain for New Yorkers and your listeners. First and foremost, for anyone who's 6 months old and above, there are zero safety concerns about the COVID vaccine. We are recommending that everyone 6

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