Washington state Developmental Disabilities Administration




*Developmental Disabilities Administration*



*October 9, 2023*







Protect yourself from COVID-19, Flu, Pneumonia and RSV

"Information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Washington State Department of Health.?"

During the fall and winter it is common to get sick from respiratory viruses such as?COVID-19 [ [link removed] ],?flu [ [link removed] ], and?respiratory syncytial virus. [ [link removed] ]?There are actions you can take to protect yourself and others. Learn more about these viruses and how to prevent them.

Department of Health offers?regular updates [ [link removed] ] on flu activity in Washington. Don't forget to get a flu vaccine this season, go to?Vaccines.gov [ [link removed] ] [ [link removed] ]?to find out where you can get a flu vaccine and the?COVID-19 vaccine [ [link removed] ].

Effective prevention strategies for respiratory viruses include:


* Using face masks.
* Practicing social distancing.
* Practicing cough etiquette.
* Cleaning your hands.
* Cleaning and disinfecting regularly.
* Getting vaccinated.

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Care providers can find information on flu and pneumonia in DSHS' Developmental Disabilities Administration Care Provider Bulletin. [ [link removed] ]?The online publication includes:


* Symptoms.
* Groups at increased risk.
* Prevention tips.
* Treatment.
* Warning signs - when to seek medical attention.
* Resources.

*More Information*


* Pneumonia - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. [ [link removed] ]
* What to know about this flu season [ [link removed] ].
* Question and answers about influenza. [ [link removed] ]
* Are you at high risk for the flu? [ [link removed] ]
* Isolation and precautions for people with COVID-19. [ [link removed] ]







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