 With an updated COVID vaccine expected this fall, some are asking if kids should get their COVID shot now with their other school vaccinations or wait for the new version. It can be a personal decision whether to wait or not for that latest one. Sean O'Donnells with the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services. But if you have a child who has not gotten the vaccination, COVID is spreading right now. I would recommend getting the vaccination to at least have one now.