Resources to Prepare for Flu, COVID-19, and RSV

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Learn how you can prepare for the 2023 respiratory virus season and find helpful resources for various populations.

Preparing for the fall and winter virus season

Every year, influenza (flu), COVID-19, and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) cause hundreds of thousands of hospitalizations and thousands of deaths during the fall and winter virus season. In the United States, we now have more capacity than ever before to help people from becoming severely ill from these diseases, including:

  • Safe, updated immunizations – For the first time ever, immunizations are available for all three major fall and winter respiratory diseases – flu, COVID-19, and RSV.
  • Widely available, effective treatments – Treatments are available for flu and COVID-19 and can reduce severe illness, hospitalization, and death.
  • Testing – Tests, some of which can be used at home, can quickly detect these respiratory viruses so patients don’t delay treatment and other actions that can protect their family, friends, and coworkers.
  • Common-sense measures – Other tools like masking, physical distancing, washing hands, and improving airflow in the places where people live and work can provide an additional layer of protection.

Toolkits and other resources

Below are some helpful CDC links and resources to help prepare for the 2023 respiratory virus season.

Healthcare providers

Preparing your patients for the fall and winter virus season

Educating patients about all the tools available in the fall and winter virus season will encourage an open dialogue on how patients can help keep themselves and their families safe from respiratory diseases this season.

Keep Reading: Healthcare Provider Toolkit

Long-term care facilities

Viral respiratory pathogens toolkit for nursing homes

Preparing for and responding to nursing home residents or healthcare personnel (HCP) who develop signs or symptoms of a respiratory viral infection.

Keep Reading: Viral Respiratory Pathogens Toolkit

People with disabilities

COVID-19: Toolkit for people with disabilities

Guidance and tools to help people with disabilities and those who serve or care for them make decisions, protect their health, and communicate with their communities.

Keep Reading: COVID-19: Toolkit for People with Disabilities

Adults with limited vaccine access

COVID-19 vaccines

In September 2023, CDC launched the Bridge Access Program, which provides no-cost COVID-19 vaccines to under and uninsured adults from September 15, 2023, through December 31, 2024. This ensures equal access to COVID-19 vaccines to all.

Keep Reading: Bridge Access Program