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What will be the COVID-19 booster coverage for the 2025-26 season among the following groups in the US?

Adults 65+42.7

Adults 18+21.3

Children 6 months to 17 years11.9

Adults 65+

Adults 18+

Children 6 months to 17 years

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Opened:

Jun 27, 2025

Closes:

Mar 31, 2026

Scheduled resolution:

Jul 1, 2026

Respiratory Outlook 2025/26

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