On this page:
- What to know about respiratory viruses
- How respiratory viruses spread.
- Who is at higher risk?
- Protect yourself from respiratory illnesses.
- More about respiratory illnesses
- About COVID-19
- Influenza (Flu)
- About RSV
- Related links
- Contact information
Respiratory viruses make millions sick every year. This includes COVID-19, the flu, and RSV. They lead to thousands of hospital visits and deaths in the United States. But you can take steps to protect yourself and others.
Supporting information
Updated February 24, 2025, by the Communicable Disease Unit, mkgieck [at] shastacounty.gov (mkgieck[at]shastacounty[dot]gov)
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