Community Health > Disease Prevention

Respiratory Illness

Influenza, COVID-19, and RSV are viral respiratory diseases that can cause more severe respiratory disease outcomes.

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STAY IN THE GAME

3 moves to Beat the big 3; RSV, Flu, Covid

RSV, Covid and Influenza! The triple threat that tries to sideline you every year. Fortunately we have the perfect game plan. Three proven steps to keep you healthy and active! Stay home when you’re sick, practice good hands, nose and mouth hygiene , and get immunized. DEFENSE!

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Stay Home When Sick

If you're feeling unwell or experiencing symptoms of a respiratory illness, stay home to prevent spreading the virus to others.

Stay home

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Practice Hand, Mouth, & Nose Hygiene

Wash hands with soap for 20 seconds after coughing, sneezing, or touching public surfaces. Use 60% alcohol hand sanitizer if needed. Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue or elbow, dispose of tissues, and wash hands immediately.

Practice hygiene

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Get Immunized

Immunization against COVID, RSV, and the FLU can greatly reduce the risk of getting infected and getting really sick. Visit the Community Immunization Clinic Calendar at WCPH to view respiratory illness immunization options this Fall.

Get immunized

Community Immunization Clinic Calendar