Seasonal Vaccines

Flu, RSV & COVID-19

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Respiratory viruses like RSV, influenza (flu), and COVID-19 circulate each year and can impact people of all ages. While these illnesses share some symptoms, each virus has its own risks, season patterns, and recommended prevention strategies. Staying updated with current guidance and visiting your primary care doctor regularly are among the best ways to protect yourself and your family.

UTMB Health offers comprehensive care, testing, and vaccination options to help you navigate each respiratory virus season with confidence. We follow the latest CDC recommendations and keep our clinics stocked with the vaccines and treatments appropriate for various populations, including patients who are over 65 or pregnant. We also carry monoclonal antibody treatments for children.

Flu Vaccine Information
COVID-19 Vaccine Information
RSV Vaccine Information

Influenza (Flu)

Flu (influenza) is a contagious viral infection of the respiratory system that affects the nose, throat, and lungs. Symptoms often come on suddenly and are usually more severe than those of a common cold. They may include fever or chills, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, muscle or body aches, headache, extreme fatigue, and sometimes vomiting or diarrhea, especially in children.

Influenza can be serious or life-threatening for young children, adults 65 and older, pregnant individuals, and people with certain medical conditions. To prevent this virus, the CDC recommends vaccination for everyone 6 months and older. Each season’s vaccine protects against the common flu strains expected that year, making it the most effective defense against illness. Review the CDC Influenza Vaccine Information Statement to learn more.

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COVID-19

COVID-19 is a contagious respiratory illness caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus that primarily affects the lungs and airways. Symptoms can range from mild to severe and may appear a few days after exposure. They may include fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, sore throat, congestion, nausea or diarrhea, and loss of taste or smell.

COVID-19 can be serious or life-threatening, especially for older adults, pregnant individuals, and people with underlying medical conditions. The CDC states that the COVID-19 vaccine provides protection against severe illness, hospitalization, and death related to the virus. Updated vaccines are designed to protect against the most common circulating variants. Review the CDC COVID-19 Vaccine Information Statement to learn more.

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Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common seasonal respiratory illness that typically circulates in the U.S. during fall and winter. Symptoms often resemble a cold and may include a runny nose, cough, fever, sneezing, and fatigue. While most healthy adults and children recover without complications, RSV can cause severe illness in infants, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems.

New RSV immunizations are available to help protect those at the greatest risk. This includes a maternal vaccine for pregnant individuals and long-acting monoclonal antibodies for infants. Talk to your healthcare provider to see if RSV immunization is appropriate for you or your child and to learn more about how to reduce the risk of severe illness. To learn more, review the CDC's Immunization Information Statement for Babies and Adults.

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 Frequently Asked Questions

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Symptoms of the flu, COVID-19, and RSV, compared to the common cold

SymptomsCommon ColdFluCOVID-19RSV
Fever / chillsSometimesCommonCommonSometimes (more in infants)
CoughSometimesCommonCommonCommon, often wheezy
Sore throatCommonCommonCommonSometimes
Runny / stuffy noseCommonCommonSometimesCommon
Fatigue / weaknessSometimesCommonCommonSometimes
Muscle / body achesNeverCommonSometimesRare
HeadacheRarelyCommonSometimesRare
Shortness of breath / difficulty breathingNeverRare in healthy adultsCommon, especially in severe casesCommon in infants & older adults
Loss of taste or smellNeverRareCommonRare
Vomiting / diarrheaSometimesSometimes (more in children)Sometimes, mostly in childrenSometimes in children
WheezingRareRareRareOften