Respiratory Viruses

Respiratory Viruses

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Respiratory Viruses

​​​Viruses ​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 infect​ion, 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 vaccines
  • Stay home, if sick
  • Wash hands often
  • Cover coughs and sneezes
  • Consider wearing a mask if you are high-risk for serious illness

Dark blue box showing icons of KDPH recommendations. 

KDPH | Respiratory Disease Season ​Recommendations

Respiratory Virus Update for Kentucky

Kentucky R​​espiratory Disease Data Dashboard

Weekly trends in hospitalizations and emergency department visits for COVID-19, influenza, and RSV in Kentucky

Weekly trends of influenza-like illness activity in Kentucky

​Weekly trends of positive laboratory tests for COVID-19 and influenza in Kentucky

Weekly trends of deaths associated with COVID-19 and influenza in Kentucky

CDC | COVID Data Tracker Hospitalizations​
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Archived Respi​ratory Viruses Data and Material

View archived COVID-19 Dashboard ​-Discontinued as of October 12, 2023

​​20​19-2023 Seasonal​​ Flu Activity​​​​​

CDC Resources

CDC | Respiratory Virus Updates

CDC | Weekly Respiratory Virus Snapshot

KDPH Resources

KDPH | Flu, COVID-19, RSV and Pneumonia Toolkit


KDPH | Kentucky Immunization Registry Public Portal

Access 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 D​ecision-Making for People 60 and Over


Learn More About Each of these Viruses

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.

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.

Health Care Providers

Contact Information

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