Seasonal Respiratory Viruses

COVID-19, Influenza, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)

Who is at risk for seasonal respiratory virus infection?

Although everyone is at risk, the following are groups are at highest risk:

• Young children and the elderly
• People with compromised immune systems
• People with chronic diseases
• For more information on those at risk for severe disease:
  • COVID-19
  • Influenza
  • RSV

How to protect yourself

Vaccines are available for COVID-19, Influenza, and RSV.

• COVID-19 and influenza are approved for use for everyone 6 months of age and older. For the current recommendations:  
  • COVID-19 Vaccines
  • Influenza Vaccines 
• RSV immunizations are available for young children as some adults, including all adults 75 years and older. For the current recommendations:
  • RSV Immunizations

To find vaccines talk to your healthcare provider or pharmacist or you can schedule an appointment at My Turn - California’s Vaccine Appointment Site.
 

What to do if I am sick

Do I need treatment for my respiratory virus infection?

• Most people can manage their symptoms at home.
• There are specific medications to treat Influenza and COVID-19 and if you are a person who is at increased risk for severe disease, talk to your healthcare provider about whether medications might help you.

When is respiratory season?

• In Orange County the respiratory virus season usually runs from fall to spring, although COVID-19 season continues to change.
• It is best to plan ahead and get vaccinated before the season starts.
   

Resources and Information for Providers

• COVID-19
  • California Department of Public Health
  • Center's for Disease Control & Prevention
• Influenza
  • Orange County Health Care Agency
  • California Department of Public Health
  • Center's for Disease Control & Prevention
• Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
  • Orange County Health Care Agency
  • California Department of Public Health
  • Center's for Disease Prevention & Disease

Last Updated: 7/3/2025