New Mexico health officials are urging residents to get the latest COVID-19 and flu vaccines this season, even as federal agencies have made recent changes to their guidance, the Santa Fe New Mexican reports.
State health leaders recommend the updated COVID and influenza shots as the primary protection available this year, and they are emphasizing vaccination despite the federal adjustments that have altered national vaccination frameworks.
The Santa Fe New Mexican reports the state’s public-health message is straightforward: receive the newest available vaccines. Officials say staying up to date remains an important tool for protecting individuals and communities against respiratory illness this season.