Awareness, Prevention and Immunization
Respiratory infections peak in the fall and winter months and prevention is key to slowing the spread and staying healthy.
Prevention tools you can use this season
- Stay up-to-date with vaccines: flu and COVID vaccines are updated for current strains and recommended for everyone; RSV is a new vaccine for special groups (very young and over 60)
- Stay home when sick
- Wash your hands frequently
- Remember respiratory etiquette (cover your cough, preferably not with your hands)
CDC Respiratory Illness: Protect Yourself
FDA resources for the Fall Respiratory Illness Season
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COVID-19
Find information about the vaccine at: CDC Covid-19 Vaccine
Uninsured or under-insured adults may be eligible for free Covid-19 vaccine through the Bridge Access Program; check with your provider
Search for local vaccine providers at: vaccines.gov
COVID-19 VACCINE Information Access Your Immunization Records CDC eligibility for Covid-19 vaccines
COVID-19 home test kits available at the Mansfield EHHD office: 4 South Eagleville Rd
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FLU (for more information on influenza click on the link)
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RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus)
For more information about RSV click HERE for the CDC website
An RSV vaccine is now available for adults over 60 and infants. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information on how to get the vaccine.