Respiratory Illnesses

Learn about Respiratory Viruses and Illnesses in this helpful chart. 

COVID-19 is a virus that usually causes respiratory symptoms that can feel much like a cold, the flu, or pneumonia. COVID-19 may attack more than your lungs and respiratory system. Other parts of your body may also be affected by the disease.

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• Covid-19 Vaccine Information
• Covid-19 Symptoms
• About Long Covid-19

Influenza (the Flu) is a virus that affects the nose, throat and lungs. Most people with flu get better on their own, but sometimes flu causes complications that can lead to hospitalization and death.

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• Flu Prevention
• Flu Treatment
• Flu Vaccine Locations
• Flu Symptoms

Respiratory Syncytial Virus, or RSV, is a common respiratory virus that usually causes mild, cold-like symptoms. Most people recover in a week or two, but RSV can be serious. Infants and older adults are more likely to develop severe RSV and need hospitalization.

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• Symptoms and Taking Care of Yourself
• RSV in Older Adults
• RSV in Infants and Young Children