Make choices that protect your health so you can better enjoy life!

Taking these steps will help you avoid getting and spreading many respiratory illnesses (those affecting the lungs and breathing):

Wash your hands with soap and water for 20 seconds.
When a sick person touches a surface, their germs can transfer to the surface and then to you. Washing your hands prevents germs from infecting you when you eat or touch your face.

Cover your 咳嗽s and sneezes with a tissue or your elbow.
It’s important to cover 咳嗽s and sneezes to keep your germs from infecting others. It’s better to cover with your elbow, 而不是你的手, to avoid spreading germs when you touch things.

Stay home when you’re sick.
Avoid spreading your germs and infecting others. Stay home when you’re not feeling well and keep sick children home from school and other activities.

Get vaccinated when possible.
We have effective vaccines for several respiratory diseases. Getting vaccinated may prevent you from getting sick.

What are some common respiratory diseases?

The following diseases can spread from person to person and cause serious illness, leading to hospitalization. By following the 3 steps above, you can protect yourself and limit the spread.

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这是什么?: Flu is a respiratory illness caused by the influenza virus. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death.

症状发烧、咳嗽. 喉咙痛. 流鼻涕或鼻塞. 肌肉或身体疼痛, 头疼s, 乏力

治疗: For those at high risk of severe complications from flu, antiviral drugs may be a treatment option.

预防: Annual flu vaccine, 洗手, wearing a mask in high transmission locations.

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新型冠状病毒肺炎

这是什么?: 新型冠状病毒肺炎 is a respiratory disease caused by a new coronavirus. Most individuals show mild to severe symptoms; for others, symptoms can be very severe (the elderly and those with compromised immune systems), leading to hospitalization and even death.

症状发烧或发冷, 咳嗽, 呼吸困难, 乏力, 肌肉或身体疼痛, 头疼, new loss of taste or smell

治疗: Serious cases may require hospitalization for supplemental oxygen or a ventilator. 治疗 approved under Emergency Use Authorization are available, including antiviral and monoclonal antibody treatments.

预防: 新型冠状病毒肺炎 vaccine and boosters, avoiding contact with people who are infected, 洗手, wearing a mask in high transmission locations.

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Whooping Cough (Pertussis)

它是什么? Whooping 咳嗽 is a disease caused by the bacteria, Bordetella pertussis. The bacteria attach to little hairs, 纤毛, in the respiratory system, and they release toxins that damage the 纤毛 and cause airways to swell.

症状: Runny nose, low-grade fever, mild 咳嗽 that later turns into a violent 咳嗽, a pause in breathing

治疗方法: 抗生素

预防: DTap vaccine and booster, avoiding contact with people who are infected, 洗手

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RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection)

它是什么? RSV is an infection of the lungs. Babies and older adults are at highest risk for developing severe complications from RSV. While not common, the disease can be fatal. This is she yeah I'm sorry Time I'm sorry you know what

症状: Runny nose, decrease in appetite, 咳嗽ing, sneezing, fever, wheezing

治疗方法: Updated information coming soon!

预防: Updated information coming soon!

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肺炎

它是什么? Pneumococcal pneumonia is any infection caused by bacteria called Streptococcus pneumoniae or pneumococcus. It can be very serious, causing an estimated 150,000 hospitalizations each year in the United States.

症状: Fever or chills, 咳嗽, rapid breathing or 呼吸困难, chest pain

治疗方法: 抗生素

预防: Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV13) or Pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (PPSV23). Four doses of PCV13 are recommended for children at 2 months, 4 months, 6 months and 12-15 months. PPSV23 is recommended for all adults 65 years or older, people 2 through 64 years old with certain medical conditions, and adults 19 through 64 years old who smoke cigarettes.

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