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Navigating Respiratory Challenges:
Nkag siab txog COVID-19, Flu, thiab RSV

Saib xyuas koj tsev neeg kom noj qab nyob zoo lub caij mob khaub thuas no.

Mob khaub thuas yog li cas?

The flu is a contagious respiratory illness. It’s caused by influenza viruses that infect the nose, throat, and sometimes the lungs. It can lead to problems like ear infections or bacterial pneumonia. Sometimes it can lead to a hospital stay or even death. It can also make chronic conditions like asthma, diabetes, cancer, and others worse. Click no kom paub ntau ntxiv.

Cov tsos mob ua npaws muaj xws li:

  • Mob ib ce
  • nkees nkees
  • hnoos
  • Mob caj pas
  • mob taub hau
  • Fever (not everyone with the flu gets a fever)
  • Some people also have vomiting and diarrhea. This is more common in children than adults.

Tus kab mob ua pa syncytial (RSV) yog dab tsi?

RSV is also a contagious respiratory virus. It usually causes mild, cold-like symptoms, but it can sometimes be serious. Most people who get RSV will feel better in a week or two.

RSV is very common. Most children will get RSV by their second birthday.

RSV symptoms usually show up within four to six days of getting infected. RSV symptoms usually are:

  • Hlob qhov ntswg
  • Lower appetite than usual
  • Hnoos
  • Txooj
  • npaws
  • Hawb pob

Symptoms don’t usually appear all at once. Very young children with RSV may only have symptoms of:

  • Tsis phom sij
  • Lower activity than usual
  • Cov teeb meem ua pa

Call your doctor if you or your child:

  • Ua tsis taus pa.
  • Cannot drink enough fluids.
  • Have symptoms that are getting worse.

Most RSV infections will go away on their own in a week or two. But some people are more likely to get very sick from RSV. This includes adults age 60 and older, pregnant people, and young children.

How can I protect myself and others from flu, a cold, COVID-19, or RSV?

Flu season begins in October and can last through May. You can get a cold any time of the year, but people are most likely to get colds from August to April. You can get COVID-19 any time of the year. RSV season begins in October and can last through April.

There are easy ways to protect yourself and others from these respiratory illnesses:

  • Wash your hands often. Use soap and water, and wash for at least 20 seconds.
  • Cover your mouth with your elbow, a tissue, or a shirtsleeve (not your hands) when you cough or sneeze.
  • Stay home if you feel sick.
  • Try to avoid direct contact with viruses. You can do this by avoiding kissing, shaking hands, and sharing cups or eating utensils.
  • Clean surfaces that are touched often, like doorknobs, cellphones, and light switches.

The best way to prevent the flu is to get a flu shot every year. Flu shots help reduce flu-related illnesses and the risk of serious complications. It can also help reduce the severity of the flu even if you do get it. Talk to your doctor about getting your flu shot. If you don’t have a doctor and need help to find one, call us at 866-833-5717. 

The best way to prevent RSV is different for everyone. People over age 60 and pregnant people should talk to their doctor about if they should get the RSV vaccine. Babies in their first year of life may need to get monoclonal antibodies. Talk to your doctor about the best method for you. Click no thiab no to read more about this.

How do I know if it’s the flu, a cold, COVID-19, or RSV?

All four are contagious respiratory illnesses, but they are caused by different viruses. Because some of the symptoms are similar, it may be hard to tell the difference based on symptoms alone. You may need a test to confirm a diagnosis.

Some symptoms that the flu, COVID-19, and RSV all have are:

  • npaws
  • hnoos
  • Txooj
  • Hlob qhov ntswg

Nyem no kom paub ntau ntxiv.

It it a cold, flu, or COVID-19?

SIGNS & SYMPTOMS TXIAS FLU Covid-19 RSV
Symptom onset Maj Quick

One to four days after exposure

 Maj

About five days after exposure

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Four to six days after infection
npaws Tsis tshua muaj Qub Common Common
Mob Ntsig Qub Common Tsis tshua muaj
Chills Tsis tshua muaj tshwm sim Fairly common Common Tsis tshua muaj
qaug zog, qaug zog Tej zaum Qub Common Tsis tshua muaj
Txooj Common Tej zaum Tej zaum Common
Chest discomfort, cough Me me mus rau nruab nrab Common Common Common
Qhov ntswg Common Tej zaum Common tsis txhob
Mob caj pas Common Tej zaum Common tsis txhob
Mob taub hau Tsis tshua muaj Common Common tsis txhob
ntuav / raws plab Tsis tshua muaj Common in children Common in children tsis txhob
Poob ntawm saj los yog tsw tsis txhob tsis txhob Common tsis txhob
Shortness of breath/difficulty breathing Tej zaum Common Common Common in very young children

ntau Resources

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Flu Resources for Parents

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Flu Resources for Teachers

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