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Respiratory Illnesses

Respiratory illnesses affect the lungs and airways, often leading to symptoms like coughing, difficulty breathing, and chest discomfort.

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3 Moves for a Healthier Season

Every year, respiratory illnesses try to knock you out of the game, but you can stay protected. Follow these three proven moves to help keep you healthy and active! Stay home when you’re sick, practice good hands, nose, and mouth hygiene, and get immunized. DEFENSE!

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Stay Home When Sick

If you're feeling unwell or experiencing symptoms of a respiratory illness, stay home to prevent spreading the virus to others.

Stay home

2

Wash Your Hands | Cover Your Cough & Sneezes

Wash hands with soap for 20 seconds after coughing, sneezing, or touching public surfaces. Use 60% alcohol hand sanitizer if needed.

Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue or elbow, dispose of tissues, and wash hands immediately.

Practice hygiene

3

Get Immunized

Immunizations can significantly reduce your risk of illness. Unsure of what is recommended this season? See our 2025 Guide to Fall Immunizations.

Visit the Community Immunization Clinic Calendar to explore respiratory illness immunization options this season.

Get immunized

Community Respiratory Illness Immunization Clinics Calendar

NOTE: Some health clinics are not included in this calendar, since some clinics only offer vaccinations to "members". A list of those clinics can be found below the calendar.

All the immunization opportunities below are ONLY for "members". Please call the clinic for further information or to confirm details.

SEL Family Center | SEL Health Clinic, 2560 NE Hopkins Ct, Pullman, WA 99163

Available to individuals with SEL Health Insurance by appointment only. Clinic hours Monday-Friday 7am-5pm.

Immunizations available | Flu (6+ months), COVID (6+ months), RSV (only childhood RSV available, no adult)

View more information here.

Cougar Health Services | Medical Clinic, Washington Building, NE Washington St, Pullman, WA 99164

Available to WSU Pullman Campus students. Every Friday from Sept. 27-Oct. 31 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. | CUB Butch's Den (CUB LL: Lower Level)

Immunizations available | Flu (6+ months)

View more information here.