Health experts anticipate another surge of respiratory viral infections this fall, particularly from the flu, the virus that causes COVID-19, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). For the first time this fall, vaccines for all three viruses will be publicly available.

These three viruses are highly contagious. Each present with similar symptoms but can only be differentiated with testing. Infants, young children, older adults and immunocompromised individuals are particularly at risk for severe cases.