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This page is meant to answer questions about how to prevent and manage symptoms associated with these illnesses.<br> </p> </div> </div> <div class="custom-links aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--default--12"><div> <div class="cmp-navigation-tile cmp-navigation-tile__small"> <ul class="cmp-navigation-tile__list"> <li class="cmp-navigation-tile__container"> <a class="cmp-navigation-tile__tile cmp-navigation-tile__text cmp-navigation-tile__internal" href="/en/patient-care/services-and-specialties/flu-vaccines" target="_self"> <div class="cmp-navigation-tile__title">Flu FAQs</div>   <div class="cmp-navigation-tile__description"> </div> </a> </li> <li class="cmp-navigation-tile__container"> <a class="cmp-navigation-tile__tile cmp-navigation-tile__text cmp-navigation-tile__internal" href="/en/patient-care/patient-visitor-information/covid-19" target="_self"> <div class="cmp-navigation-tile__title">COVID-19 Resources and Policies</div>   <div class="cmp-navigation-tile__description"> </div> </a> </li> <li class="cmp-navigation-tile__container"> <a class="cmp-navigation-tile__tile cmp-navigation-tile__text cmp-navigation-tile__internal" href="/en/patient-care/patient-visitor-information/rsv" target="_self"> <div class="cmp-navigation-tile__title">Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) FAQs</div>   <div class="cmp-navigation-tile__description"> </div> </a> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> <div class="title aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--default--12"> <div data-cmp-data-layer="{"about":{"@type":"aem-mgb/components/title","repo:modifyDate":"2024-10-31T00:30:20Z","dc:title":"Symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment"}}" id="about" class="cmp-title"> <h2 class="cmp-title__text">Symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment</h2> </div> </div> <div class="accordion panelcontainer aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--default--12"> <div id="accordion-14a922ec63" class="cmp-accordion" data-cmp-is="accordion" data-cmp-data-layer="{"accordion-14a922ec63":{"shownItems":[],"@type":"core/wcm/components/accordion/v1/accordion","repo:modifyDate":"2024-10-31T00:30:20Z"}}" data-placeholder-text="false"> <div class="cmp-accordion__item" data-cmp-hook-accordion="item" data-cmp-data-layer="{"accordion-14a922ec63-item-ec03e73c82":{"@type":"aem-mgb/components/accordion/item","repo:modifyDate":"2024-10-31T00:30:20Z","dc:title":"What symptoms are common from respiratory illnesses?"}}" id="accordion-14a922ec63-item-ec03e73c82"> <h3 class="cmp-accordion__header"> <button id="accordion-14a922ec63-item-ec03e73c82-button" class="cmp-accordion__button" aria-controls="accordion-14a922ec63-item-ec03e73c82-panel" data-cmp-hook-accordion="button"> <span class="cmp-accordion__title">What symptoms are common from respiratory illnesses?</span> <span class="cmp-accordion__icon"></span> </button> </h3> <div data-cmp-hook-accordion="panel" id="accordion-14a922ec63-item-ec03e73c82-panel" class="cmp-accordion__panel cmp-accordion__panel--hidden" role="region" aria-labelledby="accordion-14a922ec63-item-ec03e73c82-button"><div class="text"> <div data-cmp-data-layer="{"text-ec03e73c82":{"@type":"aem-mgb/components/text","repo:modifyDate":"2024-10-31T00:30:20Z","xdm:text":"<p>Common respiratory illness symptoms include:</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Cough</li>\r\n<li>Fever</li>\r\n<li>Muscle aches</li>\r\n<li>Runny nose</li>\r\n<li>Shortness of breath</li>\r\n<li>Sore throat</li>\r\n<li>Headache</li>\r\n<li>Muscle pain or body aches</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n"}}" id="text-ec03e73c82" class="cmp-text"> <p>Common respiratory illness symptoms include:</p> <ul> <li>Cough</li> <li>Fever</li> <li>Muscle aches</li> <li>Runny nose</li> <li>Shortness of breath</li> <li>Sore throat</li> <li>Headache</li> <li>Muscle pain or body aches</li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="accordion panelcontainer aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--default--12"> <div id="accordion-2906f6de6a" class="cmp-accordion" data-cmp-is="accordion" data-cmp-data-layer="{"accordion-2906f6de6a":{"shownItems":[],"@type":"core/wcm/components/accordion/v1/accordion","repo:modifyDate":"2024-10-31T00:30:20Z"}}" data-placeholder-text="false"> <div class="cmp-accordion__item" data-cmp-hook-accordion="item" data-cmp-data-layer="{"accordion-2906f6de6a-item-8dae1ddd1b":{"@type":"aem-mgb/components/accordion/item","repo:modifyDate":"2024-10-31T00:30:20Z","dc:title":"I have symptoms of a respiratory illness. How can I know which illness I have? "}}" id="accordion-2906f6de6a-item-8dae1ddd1b"> <h3 class="cmp-accordion__header"> <button id="accordion-2906f6de6a-item-8dae1ddd1b-button" class="cmp-accordion__button" aria-controls="accordion-2906f6de6a-item-8dae1ddd1b-panel" data-cmp-hook-accordion="button"> <span class="cmp-accordion__title">I have symptoms of a respiratory illness. How can I know which illness I have? </span> <span class="cmp-accordion__icon"></span> </button> </h3> <div data-cmp-hook-accordion="panel" id="accordion-2906f6de6a-item-8dae1ddd1b-panel" class="cmp-accordion__panel cmp-accordion__panel--hidden" role="region" aria-labelledby="accordion-2906f6de6a-item-8dae1ddd1b-button"><div class="text"> <div data-cmp-data-layer="{"text-8dae1ddd1b":{"@type":"aem-mgb/components/text","repo:modifyDate":"2024-10-31T00:30:20Z","xdm:text":"<p>If you have the symptoms listed above, you can take a COVID-19 test at home. If you test negative, you may have another respiratory illness. Generally, it is not necessary to test for the flu or RSV, especially if symptoms are mild and you are not at&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.cdc.gov/respiratory-viruses/index.html\" title=\"Respiratory Illnesses\" target=\"_blank\">higher risk</a>&nbsp;of getting very sick from these illnesses. If you are at higher risk, you may need to seek testing.</p>\r\n"}}" id="text-8dae1ddd1b" class="cmp-text"> <p>If you have the symptoms listed above, you can take a COVID-19 test at home. If you test negative, you may have another respiratory illness. Generally, it is not necessary to test for the flu or RSV, especially if symptoms are mild and you are not at <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/respiratory-viruses/index.html" title="Respiratory Illnesses" target="_blank">higher risk</a> of getting very sick from these illnesses. If you are at higher risk, you may need to seek testing.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="accordion panelcontainer aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--default--12"> <div id="accordion-6fa94e3018" class="cmp-accordion" data-cmp-is="accordion" data-cmp-data-layer="{"accordion-6fa94e3018":{"shownItems":[],"@type":"core/wcm/components/accordion/v1/accordion","repo:modifyDate":"2024-10-31T00:30:20Z"}}" data-placeholder-text="false"> <div class="cmp-accordion__item" data-cmp-hook-accordion="item" data-cmp-data-layer="{"accordion-6fa94e3018-item-48c9b66758":{"@type":"aem-mgb/components/accordion/item","repo:modifyDate":"2024-10-31T00:30:20Z","dc:title":"What should I do if I have symptoms?"}}" id="accordion-6fa94e3018-item-48c9b66758"> <h3 class="cmp-accordion__header"> <button id="accordion-6fa94e3018-item-48c9b66758-button" class="cmp-accordion__button" aria-controls="accordion-6fa94e3018-item-48c9b66758-panel" data-cmp-hook-accordion="button"> <span class="cmp-accordion__title">What should I do if I have symptoms?</span> <span class="cmp-accordion__icon"></span> </button> </h3> <div data-cmp-hook-accordion="panel" id="accordion-6fa94e3018-item-48c9b66758-panel" class="cmp-accordion__panel cmp-accordion__panel--hidden" role="region" aria-labelledby="accordion-6fa94e3018-item-48c9b66758-button"><div class="text"> <div data-cmp-data-layer="{"text-48c9b66758":{"@type":"aem-mgb/components/text","repo:modifyDate":"2024-10-31T00:30:20Z","xdm:text":"<h3>Mild symptoms: Stay home</h3>\r\n<p>Mild symptoms include a temperature below 100 degrees (below 102.4 degrees for children older than three months), aches and pains, or a mild cough. Rest, drink plenty of fluids, and monitor your symptoms. Hopefully, you will start to feel better in a few days.</p>\r\n<h3>Moderate symptoms: Call your Primary Care Office</h3>\r\n<p>If you have moderate symptoms like a fever higher than 100.4 degrees, significant coughing, or shortness of breath, contact your primary care provider’s office.</p>\r\n<p>For children ages 3 months and older who are not immunocompromised, a high fever is greater than 102.4 degrees. If your child has a fever, significant coughing, or shortness of breath, you also should call their primary care provider’s office. You should also call if they are sleepier, if they have not gone to the bathroom in more than 10 hours (if 3 years or older) or more than 8 hours (if younger than 3 years old). Your child’s doctor can recommend next steps.</p>\r\n<p>If you do not have a primary care provider or you have symptoms that need immediate attention, try our urgent care options:</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Schedule an appointment with <a title=\"Mass General Brigham Virtual Urgent Care\" href=\"/content/mgb-global/global/en/patient-care/virtual-care/virtual-urgent-care.html\" target=\"_self\">Mass General Brigham Virtual Urgent Care</a>.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<br>\r\nMass General Brigham offers convenient, high-quality virtual urgent care services to those located in Massachusetts or New Hampshire. If you have concerns about COVID-19 or other respiratory illnesses, you can virtually and securely connect to a provider. Please note: Virtual Urgent Care is only for patients ages 3 and older.</li>\r\n<li>Visit one of our&nbsp;<a href=\"/content/mgb-global/global/en/patient-care/services-and-specialties/urgent-care.html\" title=\"Urgent Care Centers\" target=\"_self\">in-person Urgent Care centers</a>.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3>Severe Symptoms: Seek Emergency Care</h3>\r\n<p>Go to the Emergency Department if you have severe symptoms, such as:</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Severe trouble breathing</li>\r\n<li>Persistent pain or pressure in the chest</li>\r\n<li>New confusion or dizziness</li>\r\n<li>Inability to wake or stay awake</li>\r\n<li>Pale, gray, or blue-colored skin, lips, or nail beds, depending on skin tone</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>If you cannot get to the emergency department, call 9-1-1.</p>\r\n"}}" id="text-48c9b66758" class="cmp-text"> <h3>Mild symptoms: Stay home</h3> <p>Mild symptoms include a temperature below 100 degrees (below 102.4 degrees for children older than three months), aches and pains, or a mild cough. Rest, drink plenty of fluids, and monitor your symptoms. Hopefully, you will start to feel better in a few days.</p> <h3>Moderate symptoms: Call your Primary Care Office</h3> <p>If you have moderate symptoms like a fever higher than 100.4 degrees, significant coughing, or shortness of breath, contact your primary care provider’s office.</p> <p>For children ages 3 months and older who are not immunocompromised, a high fever is greater than 102.4 degrees. If your child has a fever, significant coughing, or shortness of breath, you also should call their primary care provider’s office. You should also call if they are sleepier, if they have not gone to the bathroom in more than 10 hours (if 3 years or older) or more than 8 hours (if younger than 3 years old). Your child’s doctor can recommend next steps.</p> <p>If you do not have a primary care provider or you have symptoms that need immediate attention, try our urgent care options:</p> <ul> <li>Schedule an appointment with <a title="Mass General Brigham Virtual Urgent Care" href="/en/patient-care/virtual-care/virtual-urgent-care" target="_self">Mass General Brigham Virtual Urgent Care</a>.     <br> Mass General Brigham offers convenient, high-quality virtual urgent care services to those located in Massachusetts or New Hampshire. If you have concerns about COVID-19 or other respiratory illnesses, you can virtually and securely connect to a provider. Please note: Virtual Urgent Care is only for patients ages 3 and older.</li> <li>Visit one of our <a href="/en/patient-care/services-and-specialties/urgent-care" title="Urgent Care Centers" target="_self">in-person Urgent Care centers</a>.</li> </ul> <h3>Severe Symptoms: Seek Emergency Care</h3> <p>Go to the Emergency Department if you have severe symptoms, such as:</p> <ul> <li>Severe trouble breathing</li> <li>Persistent pain or pressure in the chest</li> <li>New confusion or dizziness</li> <li>Inability to wake or stay awake</li> <li>Pale, gray, or blue-colored skin, lips, or nail beds, depending on skin tone</li> </ul> <p>If you cannot get to the emergency department, call 9-1-1.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="accordion panelcontainer aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--default--12"> <div id="accordion-fb2869cdb7" class="cmp-accordion" data-cmp-is="accordion" data-cmp-data-layer="{"accordion-fb2869cdb7":{"shownItems":[],"@type":"core/wcm/components/accordion/v1/accordion","repo:modifyDate":"2024-10-31T00:30:20Z"}}" data-placeholder-text="false"> <div class="cmp-accordion__item" data-cmp-hook-accordion="item" data-cmp-data-layer="{"accordion-fb2869cdb7-item-3bda592344":{"@type":"aem-mgb/components/accordion/item","repo:modifyDate":"2024-10-31T00:30:20Z","dc:title":"What treatments are available if I get sick?"}}" id="accordion-fb2869cdb7-item-3bda592344"> <h3 class="cmp-accordion__header"> <button id="accordion-fb2869cdb7-item-3bda592344-button" class="cmp-accordion__button" aria-controls="accordion-fb2869cdb7-item-3bda592344-panel" data-cmp-hook-accordion="button"> <span class="cmp-accordion__title">What treatments are available if I get sick?</span> <span class="cmp-accordion__icon"></span> </button> </h3> <div data-cmp-hook-accordion="panel" id="accordion-fb2869cdb7-item-3bda592344-panel" class="cmp-accordion__panel cmp-accordion__panel--hidden" role="region" aria-labelledby="accordion-fb2869cdb7-item-3bda592344-button"><div class="text"> <div data-cmp-data-layer="{"text-3bda592344":{"@type":"aem-mgb/components/text","repo:modifyDate":"2024-10-31T00:30:20Z","xdm:text":"<ul>\r\n<li><b>COVID-19:</b> If you test positive for COVID-19, treatment options are available. <a href=\"/content/mgb-global/global/en/patient-care/patient-visitor-information/covid-19/therapies.html\" title=\"COVID-19 Outpatient Treatment\">Learn more about these options.</a></li>\r\n<li><b>Flu</b>: Treatment options for flu are available, especially for those who are at higher risk for severe flu. <a title=\"Treating Flu with Antiviral Drugs\" href=\"https://www.cdc.gov/flu/treatment/antiviral-drugs.html\" target=\"_blank\">See the CDC website for more information.</a></li>\r\n<li><b>RSV</b>: There are no RSV-specific treatments available.</li>\r\n<li><b>Common cold</b>: There are no specific treatments available for common colds.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n"}}" id="text-3bda592344" class="cmp-text"> <ul> <li><b>COVID-19:</b> If you test positive for COVID-19, treatment options are available. <a href="/en/patient-care/patient-visitor-information/covid-19/therapies" title="COVID-19 Outpatient Treatment">Learn more about these options.</a></li> <li><b>Flu</b>: Treatment options for flu are available, especially for those who are at higher risk for severe flu. <a title="Treating Flu with Antiviral Drugs" href="https://www.cdc.gov/flu/treatment/antiviral-drugs.html" target="_blank">See the CDC website for more information.</a></li> <li><b>RSV</b>: There are no RSV-specific treatments available.</li> <li><b>Common cold</b>: There are no specific treatments available for common colds.</li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="title aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--default--12"> <div data-cmp-data-layer="{"prevention":{"@type":"aem-mgb/components/title","repo:modifyDate":"2024-10-31T00:30:20Z","dc:title":"Vaccines and prevention"}}" id="prevention" class="cmp-title"> <h2 class="cmp-title__text">Vaccines and prevention</h2> </div> </div> <div class="accordion panelcontainer aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--default--12"> <div id="accordion-2372200dab" class="cmp-accordion" data-cmp-is="accordion" data-cmp-data-layer="{"accordion-2372200dab":{"shownItems":[],"@type":"core/wcm/components/accordion/v1/accordion","repo:modifyDate":"2024-10-31T00:30:20Z"}}" data-placeholder-text="false"> <div class="cmp-accordion__item" data-cmp-hook-accordion="item" data-cmp-data-layer="{"accordion-2372200dab-item-7742c39cfa":{"@type":"aem-mgb/components/accordion/item","repo:modifyDate":"2024-10-31T00:30:20Z","dc:title":"How can I prevent respiratory illnesses?"}}" id="accordion-2372200dab-item-7742c39cfa"> <h3 class="cmp-accordion__header"> <button id="accordion-2372200dab-item-7742c39cfa-button" class="cmp-accordion__button" aria-controls="accordion-2372200dab-item-7742c39cfa-panel" data-cmp-hook-accordion="button"> <span class="cmp-accordion__title">How can I prevent respiratory illnesses?</span> <span class="cmp-accordion__icon"></span> </button> </h3> <div data-cmp-hook-accordion="panel" id="accordion-2372200dab-item-7742c39cfa-panel" class="cmp-accordion__panel cmp-accordion__panel--hidden" role="region" aria-labelledby="accordion-2372200dab-item-7742c39cfa-button"><div class="text"> <div data-cmp-data-layer="{"text-7742c39cfa":{"@type":"aem-mgb/components/text","repo:modifyDate":"2024-10-31T00:30:20Z","xdm:text":"<p>You should follow the recommendations below. If you have a child, you should help your child do the following:</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Cover your coughs and sneezes with a tissue or your shirt sleeve, not your hands.</li>\r\n<li>Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.</li>\r\n<li>Clean frequently touched surfaces such as doorknobs and mobile devices.</li>\r\n<li>If a child is in the highest of risk groups for <a href=\"https://www.cdc.gov/flu/highrisk/children.html\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Flu &amp; Children\">flu</a>, <a href=\"https://www.cdc.gov/rsv/infants-young-children/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"RSV in Infants and Young Children\">RSV</a> or <a href=\"https://www.cdc.gov/covid/risk-factors/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"COVID-19 Risk Factors\">COVID</a>, consider limiting time spent in crowded or shared spaces, such as day care, grocery shopping or indoor shopping areas.</li>\r\n<li>Encourage breastfeeding or breastmilk, as it will provide infants with maternal antibodies.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>These prevention tips will help prevent any respiratory illness and are good practice for the entire family.</p>\r\n"}}" id="text-7742c39cfa" class="cmp-text"> <p>You should follow the recommendations below. If you have a child, you should help your child do the following:</p> <ul> <li>Cover your coughs and sneezes with a tissue or your shirt sleeve, not your hands.</li> <li>Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.</li> <li>Clean frequently touched surfaces such as doorknobs and mobile devices.</li> <li>If a child is in the highest of risk groups for <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/flu/highrisk/children.html" target="_blank" title="Flu & Children">flu</a>, <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/rsv/infants-young-children/" target="_blank" title="RSV in Infants and Young Children">RSV</a> or <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/covid/risk-factors/" target="_blank" title="COVID-19 Risk Factors">COVID</a>, consider limiting time spent in crowded or shared spaces, such as day care, grocery shopping or indoor shopping areas.</li> <li>Encourage breastfeeding or breastmilk, as it will provide infants with maternal antibodies.</li> </ul> <p>These prevention tips will help prevent any respiratory illness and are good practice for the entire family.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="accordion panelcontainer aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--default--12"> <div id="accordion-8180bc9895" class="cmp-accordion" data-cmp-is="accordion" data-cmp-data-layer="{"accordion-8180bc9895":{"shownItems":[],"@type":"core/wcm/components/accordion/v1/accordion","repo:modifyDate":"2024-10-31T00:30:20Z"}}" data-placeholder-text="false"> <div class="cmp-accordion__item" data-cmp-hook-accordion="item" data-cmp-data-layer="{"accordion-8180bc9895-item-aba035c6ea":{"@type":"aem-mgb/components/accordion/item","repo:modifyDate":"2024-10-31T00:30:20Z","dc:title":"What vaccines are available to prevent respiratory illnesses?"}}" id="accordion-8180bc9895-item-aba035c6ea"> <h3 class="cmp-accordion__header"> <button id="accordion-8180bc9895-item-aba035c6ea-button" class="cmp-accordion__button" aria-controls="accordion-8180bc9895-item-aba035c6ea-panel" data-cmp-hook-accordion="button"> <span class="cmp-accordion__title">What vaccines are available to prevent respiratory illnesses?</span> <span class="cmp-accordion__icon"></span> </button> </h3> <div data-cmp-hook-accordion="panel" id="accordion-8180bc9895-item-aba035c6ea-panel" class="cmp-accordion__panel cmp-accordion__panel--hidden" role="region" aria-labelledby="accordion-8180bc9895-item-aba035c6ea-button"><div class="text"> <div data-cmp-data-layer="{"text-aba035c6ea":{"@type":"aem-mgb/components/text","repo:modifyDate":"2024-10-31T00:30:20Z","xdm:text":"<p><b>Flu vaccine</b></p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Everyone <a href=\"https://www.cdc.gov/flu/vaccines/vaccinations.html\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Who Needs a Flu Vaccine\">6 months and older</a> should get a flu shot each season.</li>\r\n<li>Flu vaccines are especially important for children younger than 5 years old (especially those younger than 2) and children of any age with certain chronic health conditions like asthma and diabetes. The flu vaccine is important for these groups because they are at higher risk for developing flu complications. <a title=\"Parents: Help Children Fight Flu\" href=\"https://www.cdc.gov/flu/highrisk/parents.htm\" target=\"_blank\">See the CDC website for more information.</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p><b>COVID-19 vaccine</b></p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Everyone <a href=\"https://www.cdc.gov/covid/vaccines/stay-up-to-date.html\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Staying Up to Date with COVID-19 Vaccines\">ages 5 years and older</a> should get 1 dose of an updated COVID-19 vaccine.</li>\r\n<li>Children <a href=\"https://www.cdc.gov/covid/vaccines/stay-up-to-date.html\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Staying Up to Date with COVID-19 Vaccines\">ages 6 months to 4 years</a> may need multiple doses of COVID-19 vaccines to be up to date.</li>\r\n<li>People who are <a href=\"https://www.cdc.gov/covid/vaccines/immunocompromised-people.html\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Vaccines for Moderately to Severely Immunocompromised People\">moderately or severely immunocompromised</a> may get additional doses of the updated COVID-19 vaccine.&nbsp;</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p><b>RSV vaccine</b></p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Adults <a href=\"https://www.cdc.gov/rsv/vaccines/older-adults.html\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Vaccines for Older Adults\">ages 60 and older</a> can get an RSV vaccine.<ul>\r\n<li>Adults aged 60-74 with <a href=\"https://www.cdc.gov/rsv/hcp/vaccine-clinical-guidance/older-adults.html#cdc_cg_special_populations_health_outcomes-overview\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Conditions that increase risk of severe RSV\">certain conditions</a> may especially benefit from getting an RSV vaccine.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https://www.cdc.gov/rsv/hcp/vaccine-clinical-guidance/pregnant-people.html?CDC_AA_refVal=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fvaccines%2Fvpd%2Frsv%2Fhcp%2Fpregnant-people-faqs.html\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"RSV Vaccine Guidance for Pregnant People\">Pregnant people</a> can also get the RSV vaccine Abrysvo. If they had it with a prior pregnancy, their newborn should get nirsevimab if born during RSV season.</li>\r\n<li>Thus far, RSV is a once-in-a-lifetime vaccine.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n"}}" id="text-aba035c6ea" class="cmp-text"> <p><b>Flu vaccine</b></p> <ul> <li>Everyone <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/flu/vaccines/vaccinations.html" target="_blank" title="Who Needs a Flu Vaccine">6 months and older</a> should get a flu shot each season.</li> <li>Flu vaccines are especially important for children younger than 5 years old (especially those younger than 2) and children of any age with certain chronic health conditions like asthma and diabetes. The flu vaccine is important for these groups because they are at higher risk for developing flu complications. <a title="Parents: Help Children Fight Flu" href="https://www.cdc.gov/flu/highrisk/parents.htm" target="_blank">See the CDC website for more information.</a></li> </ul> <p><b>COVID-19 vaccine</b></p> <ul> <li>Everyone <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/covid/vaccines/stay-up-to-date.html" target="_blank" title="Staying Up to Date with COVID-19 Vaccines">ages 5 years and older</a> should get 1 dose of an updated COVID-19 vaccine.</li> <li>Children <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/covid/vaccines/stay-up-to-date.html" target="_blank" title="Staying Up to Date with COVID-19 Vaccines">ages 6 months to 4 years</a> may need multiple doses of COVID-19 vaccines to be up to date.</li> <li>People who are <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/covid/vaccines/immunocompromised-people.html" target="_blank" title="Vaccines for Moderately to Severely Immunocompromised People">moderately or severely immunocompromised</a> may get additional doses of the updated COVID-19 vaccine. </li> </ul> <p><b>RSV vaccine</b></p> <ul> <li>Adults <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/rsv/vaccines/older-adults.html" target="_blank" title="Vaccines for Older Adults">ages 60 and older</a> can get an RSV vaccine.<ul> <li>Adults aged 60-74 with <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/rsv/hcp/vaccine-clinical-guidance/older-adults.html#cdc_cg_special_populations_health_outcomes-overview" target="_blank" title="Conditions that increase risk of severe RSV">certain conditions</a> may especially benefit from getting an RSV vaccine.</li> </ul> </li> <li><a href="https://www.cdc.gov/rsv/hcp/vaccine-clinical-guidance/pregnant-people.html?CDC_AA_refVal=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fvaccines%2Fvpd%2Frsv%2Fhcp%2Fpregnant-people-faqs.html" target="_blank" title="RSV Vaccine Guidance for Pregnant People">Pregnant people</a> can also get the RSV vaccine Abrysvo. If they had it with a prior pregnancy, their newborn should get nirsevimab if born during RSV season.</li> <li>Thus far, RSV is a once-in-a-lifetime vaccine.</li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="accordion panelcontainer aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--default--12"> <div id="accordion-87b060e7bb" class="cmp-accordion" data-cmp-is="accordion" data-cmp-data-layer="{"accordion-87b060e7bb":{"shownItems":[],"@type":"core/wcm/components/accordion/v1/accordion","repo:modifyDate":"2024-10-31T00:30:20Z"}}" data-placeholder-text="false"> <div class="cmp-accordion__item" data-cmp-hook-accordion="item" data-cmp-data-layer="{"accordion-87b060e7bb-item-d8f6aee928":{"@type":"aem-mgb/components/accordion/item","repo:modifyDate":"2024-10-31T00:30:20Z","dc:title":"Where can I learn more about RSV vaccines and prevention?"}}" id="accordion-87b060e7bb-item-d8f6aee928"> <h3 class="cmp-accordion__header"> <button id="accordion-87b060e7bb-item-d8f6aee928-button" class="cmp-accordion__button" aria-controls="accordion-87b060e7bb-item-d8f6aee928-panel" data-cmp-hook-accordion="button"> <span class="cmp-accordion__title">Where can I learn more about RSV vaccines and prevention?</span> <span class="cmp-accordion__icon"></span> </button> </h3> <div data-cmp-hook-accordion="panel" id="accordion-87b060e7bb-item-d8f6aee928-panel" class="cmp-accordion__panel cmp-accordion__panel--hidden" role="region" aria-labelledby="accordion-87b060e7bb-item-d8f6aee928-button"><div class="text"> <div data-cmp-data-layer="{"text-d8f6aee928":{"@type":"aem-mgb/components/text","repo:modifyDate":"2024-10-31T00:30:20Z","xdm:text":"<p>For more information about RSV vaccines and prevention options, <a href=\"/content/mgb-global/global/en/patient-care/patient-visitor-information/rsv.html#accordion-bebb0c2386-item-dead0b278b\" title=\"RSV FAQs\">see our website</a>.</p>\r\n"}}" id="text-d8f6aee928" class="cmp-text"> <p>For more information about RSV vaccines and prevention options, <a href="/en/patient-care/patient-visitor-information/rsv#accordion-bebb0c2386-item-dead0b278b" title="RSV FAQs">see our website</a>.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="accordion panelcontainer aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--default--12"> <div id="accordion-d442a6eb49" class="cmp-accordion" data-cmp-is="accordion" data-cmp-data-layer="{"accordion-d442a6eb49":{"shownItems":[],"@type":"core/wcm/components/accordion/v1/accordion","repo:modifyDate":"2024-10-31T00:30:20Z"}}" data-placeholder-text="false"> <div class="cmp-accordion__item" data-cmp-hook-accordion="item" data-cmp-data-layer="{"accordion-d442a6eb49-item-24adeea29f":{"@type":"aem-mgb/components/accordion/item","repo:modifyDate":"2024-10-31T00:30:21Z","dc:title":"Where can I get these vaccines?"}}" id="accordion-d442a6eb49-item-24adeea29f"> <h3 class="cmp-accordion__header"> <button id="accordion-d442a6eb49-item-24adeea29f-button" class="cmp-accordion__button" aria-controls="accordion-d442a6eb49-item-24adeea29f-panel" data-cmp-hook-accordion="button"> <span class="cmp-accordion__title">Where can I get these vaccines?</span> <span class="cmp-accordion__icon"></span> </button> </h3> <div data-cmp-hook-accordion="panel" id="accordion-d442a6eb49-item-24adeea29f-panel" class="cmp-accordion__panel cmp-accordion__panel--hidden" role="region" aria-labelledby="accordion-d442a6eb49-item-24adeea29f-button"><div class="text"> <div data-cmp-data-layer="{"text-24adeea29f":{"@type":"aem-mgb/components/text","repo:modifyDate":"2024-10-31T00:30:21Z","xdm:text":"<p>To find a COVID or flu vaccine location near you, visit <a href=\"https://www.vaccines.gov/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Vaccines.gov\">vaccines.gov</a>. You can also find an updated COVID vaccine location by texting your zip code to 438829 or calling 1-800-232-0233. Many retail pharmacies are also offering the RSV vaccine, especially for adults ages 60 and older.</p>\r\n<p>Many primary care and specialty offices across Mass General Brigham will also offer COVID, flu, and RSV vaccines at regularly scheduled office visits.</p>\r\n"}}" id="text-24adeea29f" class="cmp-text"> <p>To find a COVID or flu vaccine location near you, visit <a href="https://www.vaccines.gov/" target="_blank" title="Vaccines.gov">vaccines.gov</a>. You can also find an updated COVID vaccine location by texting your zip code to 438829 or calling 1-800-232-0233. Many retail pharmacies are also offering the RSV vaccine, especially for adults ages 60 and older.</p> <p>Many primary care and specialty offices across Mass General Brigham will also offer COVID, flu, and RSV vaccines at regularly scheduled office visits.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="title aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--default--12"> <div data-cmp-data-layer="{"prevention":{"@type":"aem-mgb/components/title","repo:modifyDate":"2024-10-31T00:30:21Z","dc:title":"Additional Resources"}}" id="prevention" class="cmp-title"> <h2 class="cmp-title__text">Additional Resources</h2> </div> </div> <div class="text aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--default--12"> <div data-cmp-data-layer="{"text-bf29545c38":{"@type":"aem-mgb/components/text","repo:modifyDate":"2024-10-31T00:30:21Z","xdm:text":"<h3>Flu</h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"https://www.cdc.gov/flu/prevention/index.html\" target=\"_blank\">Prevent Seasonal Flu | CDC</a></li>\r\n<li><a 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