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Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a virus that can cause serious lung and airway infections, especially in infants, older adults, and people with chronic medical conditions. RSV spreads easily from person to person through the air by breathing, talking, coughing or sneezing. It can also spread through direct contact or by touching surfaces with the virus and then touching your eyes, nose, or mouth.
Influenza (commonly known as the flu) is caused by a group of viruses that can infect the lungs, throat, and nose. It spreads through the air when people breathe, talk, cough, or sneeze, and by touching contaminated surfaces and then touching the eyes, nose, or mouth.
COVID-19 is an illness caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which spreads easily from person to person through the air by breathing, talking, coughing or sneezing.
A COVID-19 infection can cause severe illness, hospitalization, long-term negative health outcomes, and even death, especially in people with weakened immune systems.
Pneumococcal disease is caused by a bacteria that spreads through sneezing, coughing, saliva, and mucus. It is a common infection in both children and adults.1 The bacteria can infect different parts of the body, leading to a range of illnesses—like ear infections and sinusitis, to severe pneumonia and sepsis.
As respiratory virus season begins across Canada, it’s a good time to get informed about what protection options are available—especially if you or a loved
Vaccination guidance for immunocompromised individuals: safety, efficacy, recommendations.