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,?flu, and?respiratory syncytial virus.?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 on flu activity in Washington. Don't forget to get a flu vaccine this season, go to?Vaccines.gov?to find out where you can get a flu vaccine and the?COVID-19 vaccine.

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.

Care providers can find information on flu and pneumonia in DSHS' Developmental Disabilities Administration Care Provider Bulletin.?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.
• What to know about this flu season.
• Question and answers about influenza.
• Are you at high risk for the flu?
• Isolation and precautions for people with COVID-19.