At a glance
- Below are links to CDC tools and resources developed for specific groups of people.
- Use this information to help you prepare for the fall and winter virus season.
- Below are links to CDC tools and resources developed for specific groups of people.
- Use this information to help you prepare for the fall and winter virus season.
Purpose
We now have more capacity than ever before to help prevent people from becoming severely ill from these diseases, including:
- Safe, updated immunizations – Immunizations are available for all three major fall and winter respiratory diseases – flu, COVID-19, and RSV (for groups eligible for RSV immunization).
- Widely available, effective treatments – Treatments are available for flu and COVID-19 and can reduce severe illness, hospitalization, and death.
- Testing – Tests, some of which can be used at home, can quickly detect these respiratory viruses so patients don't delay treatment and other actions that can protect their family, friends, and coworkers.
- Common-sense measures – Other tools like masking, physical distancing, washing hands, and improving airflow in the places where people live and work can provide an additional layer of protection.
What's included
Healthcare providers
- Immunization and Vaccine Product Summaries for Fall and Winter Virus Season
- Health Care Provider Resources for Respiratory Virus Season
- Long-Term Care Facilities: Viral Respiratory Pathogens Toolkit
- Project Firstline: Infection Control Actions for Respiratory Viruses
Older adults
Adults with limited vaccine access
Pregnant people
- Pregnancy and Vaccination
- COVID-19 Vaccination for People Who Are Pregnant or Breastfeeding
- RSV Vaccination for Pregnant People
Parents
Children
- Vaccines for Children Program
- Flu Vaccines are Important for Children
- 6 Things to Know About the COVID-19 Vaccine for Children
- RSV in Infants and Young Children
People with disabilities
- Respiratory Virus Resources for People with Disabilities
- Health Equity and COVID-19
- COVID-19 Toolkit for People with Disabilities
- Flu and People with Disabilities
Racial and ethnic minority groups
Tribal communities
- American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/ANs) and Flu
- COVID-19 and Tribal Communities
- RSV in Alaska Natives