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Respiratory Illnesses

Learn about the respiratory viruses circulating in Cuyahoga County — influenza (flu), COVID-19, RSV, and others. Choose an illness below, or see shared prevention guidance that protects against all of them.

Choose an illness

Each page brings together what that illness is, who is most at risk, how to prevent and treat it, current local data, and reports and resources. Shared guidance — everyday prevention, vaccines, and higher-risk groups — lives on the Prevention & Vaccines page.

Influenza (flu)

A contagious seasonal illness that can be serious for higher-risk groups.

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COVID-19

Caused by SARS-CoV-2; circulates year-round with winter increases.

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RSV

Common virus; usually mild, but serious for infants and older adults.

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Guidance that applies to all

Some steps protect against every respiratory virus. See Prevention & Vaccines for vaccines and everyday habits, the dashboard for current data, and the weekly report for a plain-language summary.

Sources: U.S. CDC; Ohio Department of Health; Cuyahoga County Board of Health. Bracketed text marks placeholders to be completed. This information supports, and does not replace, advice from your health care provider.

Questions about respiratory illness this season?

The CCBH Disease Team can help residents, schools, and businesses.

216.201.2080 disease@ccbh.net