COVID-19, Flu, and RSV: CDC Updates and Simplifies Respiratory Virus Recommendations

The CDC has issued new guidance for combating respiratory viruses, highlighting vaccination, hygiene, and air quality improvements. It focuses on reducing the spread of illnesses and protecting high-risk populations, adapting to the evolving COVID-19 situation.

On March 1, the CDC released updated recommendations for how people can protect themselves and their communities from respiratory viruses, including COVID-19. The new guidance brings a unified approach to addressing risks from a range of common respiratory viral illnesses, such as COVID-19, flu, and RSV, which can cause significant health impacts and strain on hospitals and healthcare workers. CDC is making updates to the recommendations now because the U.S. is seeing far fewer hospitalizations and deaths associated with COVID-19 and because we have more tools than ever to combat flu, COVID, and RSV.