What to know
- Use this video and sample messages to share what people can do if they feel sick from respiratory illnesses, like flu, RSV, and COVID-19.
- Videos are formatted for Meta (Facebook, Instagram) and X.
Additional formats
Sample messages
For older adults and their families
Message 1
Respiratory illnesses can pose serious health risks to people who are 65 or older because immune systems weaken with age, making it harder to fight off infections. If you're 65 or older, it's important to seek medical care if you get sick. Learn why timely treatment is crucial to your health at
Message 2
The older we get, the weaker our immune system can become — making it harder to fight off infections. So if you’re 65 or older, getting quick medical attention when you have respiratory symptoms is important for your overall health and well-being.
For people with underlying health conditions
Message 1
If you have an underlying medical condition, do you know what to do if you get a respiratory virus? It's especially important to seek medical care if you get sick. Learn why timely treatment is crucial to your health at
Message 2
Certain underlying conditions can weaken our immune system — making it harder to fight off infections. So if you have a pre-existing medical condition, getting quick medical attention when you have respiratory symptoms is important for your overall health and well-being.