Healthy habits for respiratory illness

Publication date: July 30, 2025

COVID-19 and flu vaccines will be available in fall 2025 to help protect you during respiratory illness season. If it is recommended you get immunized, you will receive a notification through the Get Vaccinated system when it's time to book your appointment. 

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Practice healthy habits

Help protect yourself and those around you from illnesses this respiratory season by following healthy habits.

Immunizations

It's important to keep your immunizations up to date for you and your family.

Healthy habits

Even if you don’t feel sick, remember to:

  • Clean your hands often using soap and warm water. Scrub for at least 20 seconds or use alcohol-based hand rub
  • Cover your mouth when sneezing or coughing. Sneeze or cough into your elbow instead of your hands

If you're feeling sick

  • Monitor your symptoms
  • Stay at home. You could spread sickness to others, especially if you have a fever, cough, vomiting, or diarrhea
  • If you have COVID-19, stay at home until your fever has resolved and you feel well enough to participate in daily activities
  • Stay away from people at higher risk of serious illness
  • If you must leave your home, consider wearing a mask, especially when in indoor spaces

Respiratory illness information

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