Respiratory Viruses Main ContentRespiratory VirusesViruses that cause respiratory diseases, like the ones that cause COVID-19, flu and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), usually spread in the fall and winter. Anyone can get a respiratory virus infection, but some people are at higher risk for serious illness. The Kentucky Department for Public Health (KDPH) recommends the following actions to protect yourself and others:Stay up to date with vaccinesStay home, if sickWash hands oftenCover coughs and sneezesConsider wearing a mask if you are high-risk for serious illness KDPH | Respiratory Disease Season Recommendations Respiratory Virus Update for Kentucky Weekly Update - April 18, 2024Respiratory virus activity is LOW. Kentucky Respiratory Disease Data DashboardWeekly trends in hospitalizations and emergency department visits for COVID-19, influenza, and RSV in KentuckyWeekly trends of influenza-like illness activity in KentuckyWeekly trends of positive laboratory tests for COVID-19 and influenza in KentuckyWeekly trends of deaths associated with COVID-19 and influenza in KentuckyCDC | COVID-19 hospital admission level in each county Learn More About Each of these Viruses COVID-19 General Information COVID-19 can be very contagious and spreads quickly. People with COVID-19 typically have mild symptoms, but some people can become severely ill. CDC | Information about COVID-19 symptoms, testing, and treatments. Vaccines Find COVID-19 Vaccines CDC | Frequently asked questions about COVID-19 Vaccines CDC | COVID-19 Vaccination clinical and professional resources Declination of mandatory epidemic-related vaccine form CDC | COVID-19 Vaccines for People Who Are Moderately or Severely Immunocompromised CDC | U.S. COVID-19 Vaccine Product Information CDC | COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage Data Dashboard Health Care Providers Public health reporting guidance CDC | COVID-19 Vaccination clinical and professional resources CDC | COVID-19 Vaccines for People Who Are Moderately or Severely Immunocompromised CDC | U.S. COVID-19 Vaccine Product Information Flu General Information Flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. Some people, such as older adults, young children, and people with certain health conditions are at higher risk for complications. CDC | Information about flu symptoms, testing, and treatments CDC | FluView Surveillance Report KDPH | When can I return to work or school Vaccines Find Flu Vaccines CDC | Seasonal flu vaccines CDC | Influenza Vaccination Coverage Data Dashboard Health Care Providers CDC | Information for Health Professionals KDPH | Letter to healthcare facilities regarding influenza testing KDPH | Letter to Kentucky influenza-like Illness (ILI) surveillance sites CDC | 2023-2024 ACIP Summary RSV General Information RSV is a very contagious respiratory virus that usually causes mild, cold-like symptoms. RSV can be serious in some people, especially babies and older adults. CDC | Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection (RSV) Vaccines RSV vaccines are recommended for older adults and pregnant people during weeks 32 to 36 of pregnancy. A monoclonal antibody product is available to protect infants from severe RSV. CDC | Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Immunizations KDPH | Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Vaccination Clinical Decision-Making Tool CDC | RSV Vaccination Coverage Data Dashboard Health Care Providers CDC | RSV Information for Health Care Providers Archived Respiratory Viruses Data and Material View archived COVID-19 Dashboard -Discontinued as of October 12, 2023 2019-2022 Seasonal Flu Activity Select a category Select a Month January 2022 February 2022 March 2022 April 2022 May 2022 January2021 February2021 March2021 April2021 May2021 October 2021 November 2021 December 2021 January2020 February2020 March2020 April 2020 May2020 June2020 September2020 October2020 November2020 December2020 September2019 October2019 November2019 December2019 Relative ContentCDC Resources CDC | Respiratory Virus Updates CDC | Weekly Respiratory Virus SnapshotKDPH Resources KDPH | Flu, COVID-19, RSV and Pneumonia Toolkit KDPH | Kentucky Immunization Registry Public PortalAccess official immunization records for you and your minor. KYIR Public Portal Flyer English KYIR Public Portal Flyer Spanish KDPH | Immunization Outreach Website KDPH | MVP Respiratory Virus Campaign Additional Health Care Provider Resources NAIIS | Fall 2023 Respiratory Season Vaccination Decision-Making for People 60 and Over Contact Information 145