{"id":22967,"date":"2025-10-27T08:31:58","date_gmt":"2025-10-27T12:31:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/?p=22967"},"modified":"2025-10-27T08:31:58","modified_gmt":"2025-10-27T12:31:58","slug":"do-the-little-things-to-protect-against-respiratory-viruses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/2025\/10\/27\/do-the-little-things-to-protect-against-respiratory-viruses\/","title":{"rendered":"Do the &#8220;Little Things&#8221; to protect against respiratory viruses"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You can protect yourself and your family this fall from respiratory viruses like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/coronavirus\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">COVID-19<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/epidemiology\/influenza-flu-in-virginia\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">flu<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, and respiratory syncytial virus (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/epidemiology\/epidemiology\/epidemiology-fact-sheets\/respiratory-syncytial-virus-rsv\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">RSV)<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> by doing some simple little things. Richmond and Henrico Health Districts share three little things for a healthy fall: washing your hands, covering your coughs and sneezes, and getting immunized.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u201cImmunization is the most effective way to prevent serious infections from flu, COVID-19, and RSV,\u201d said Richmond and Henrico Health Districts Director Elaine Perry, M.D. \u201cIt&#8217;s also important to remember basic public health prevention measures such as hand washing and covering your mouth when you cough or sneeze to reduce the chances of spreading all respiratory viruses.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Washing Hands<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/clean-hands\/about\/index.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Washing hands<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> takes a mere 20-30 seconds but can be key to keeping you healthy and preventing respiratory diseases. Germs can spread by touching surfaces and other people. Be sure to wash your hands:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">After blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Before and after preparing food or eating.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Before and after caring for someone else who is sick.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">After touching an animal, animal feed, or animal waste<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If soap and water are not readily available, use a hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol to clean your hands.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;469777462&quot;:[720],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[8]}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Covering Your Cough<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Respiratory viruses can spread through droplets that are released when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or talks. To limit the spread of respiratory viruses, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/flu-resources\/media\/pdfs\/2024\/08\/covercough_hcp11x17.pdf\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">cover your mouth and nose<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Put your used tissue in the waste basket.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;469777462&quot;:[720],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[8]}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you don\u2019t have a tissue, cough into your upper sleeve or sneeze into your upper sleeve or elbow, not your hands.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;469777462&quot;:[720],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[8]}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Getting Immunized<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;469777462&quot;:[720],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[8]}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Everyone aged six months and older should get a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/epidemiology\/influenza-flu-in-virginia\/influenza-prevention-protect-yourself-and-others-from-getting-the-flu\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">flu vaccine<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> every year, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/epidemiology\/influenza-flu-in-virginia\/influenza-prevention-protect-yourself-and-others-from-getting-the-flu\/#noflu\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">with a few exceptions<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">. Talk to a healthcare provider about which flu vaccines are recommended for you and your family.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">People aged six months and older should receive the COVID-19 vaccine based on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/acip\/vaccine-recommendations\/shared-clinical-decision-making.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">individual-based decision-making<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> with a healthcare provider.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">All adults aged 75 years and older are recommended to receive a single dose of one <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/epidemiology\/epidemiology\/epidemiology-fact-sheets\/respiratory-syncytial-virus-rsv\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">RSV vaccine<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. If you are 60-74 years old with a health condition, speak with your healthcare provider to decide if the RSV vaccine is the right choice for you. Pregnant women and parents of newborns should also talk with their provider about the benefits of RSV immunization.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you are sick, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/epidemiology\/respiratory-diseases-in-virginia\/precautions-when-sick\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">stay home<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> to prevent additional spread of respiratory virus.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For more information about how to stay healthy during respiratory illness season and all year round, visit<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/epidemiology\/respiratory-diseases-in-virginia\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">www.vdh.virginia.gov\/epidemiology\/respiratory-diseases-in-virginia\/<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> or visit <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/covgov-my.sharepoint.com\/personal\/bryan_hooten_vdh_virginia_gov\/Documents\/rhhd.gov\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">rhhd.gov<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. Follow RHHD on Instagram (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/richmondcity_hd\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">@richmondcity_hd<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">) and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/RichmondHenricoHealthDistricts\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You can protect yourself and your family this fall from respiratory viruses like COVID-19, flu, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) by doing some simple little things. 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