DYK? Seasonal Respiratory Vaccine Guidance – HealthDirect Pharmacy Services

September 16, 2025

Circulating Respiratory Viruses Circulating respiratory viruses such as COVID-19, influenza (flu) and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are more common in fall and winter, and can lead to significant illness and disease in the community care setting. Vaccines remain the safest way to build immunity to these viruses and reduce their impact. Older adults, young children…

DYK? Preparing for Seasonal Respiratory Illness – HealthDirect Pharmacy Services

October 20, 2023

Common Fall & Winter Respiratory Illnesses Circulating respiratory viruses such as COVID-19, influenza (flu) and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) aremore common in fall and winter, and can lead to significant illness and disease. COVID-19, flu and RSV are each caused by a different virus. They are considered respiratory viruses, as all three spread primarily by…