Diagnosis of a respiratory illness or condition should be provided by your Primary Care Provider.

Vaccination is available for respiratory illnesses such as COVID, Influenza, and Pertussis. There is no vaccine for the common cold.

Information to prevent the spread of respiratory diseases such as COVID-19, RSV, and Influenza.

How to Reduce Your Risk:

• Wash your hands often with soap and water or an Alcohol Based Hand Sanitizer

• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands

• Stay away from people who are sick

How to Protect Others:

• Stay at home while you are sick and keep children out of school or daycare while they are sick.

• Avoid close contact with others, such as hugging, kissing, or shaking hands.

• Move away from people before coughing or sneezing.

• Cough and sneeze into a tissue then throw it away, or cough and sneeze into your upper shirt sleeve, completely covering your mouth and nose.

• Wash your hands after coughing, sneezing, or blowing your nose.

• Disinfect frequently touched surfaces and objects, such as toys, doorknobs, and mobile devices.

Call 9-1-1 or Seek Emergency Medical Attention if:

• You have trouble breathing

• Persistent pain or pressure in the chest

• Inability to stay awake

• Pale, gray, or blue-colored skin, lips, or nail beds