Stay Healthy This Season: Protect Yourself and Your Family from Respiratory Viruses
As cold weather sets in, viruses like Flu, COVID-19, and RSV begin to spread more easily. The good news is, safe and effective vaccines are available to help protect you and your loved ones from getting seriously sick.
The Wayne County Health Department is here to help you stay healthy with the latest information and access to vaccines and prevention.
Why Get Vaccinated
Vaccination is the best way to prevent getting seriously sick, including hospitalization and even death from Flu, COVID-19, and RSV.
Protect those most at risk — including young children, older adults, pregnant people, and those with chronic health conditions.
Less missed school, work, and family time by staying healthy all season long.
2025-2026 Flu, Covid, and RSV Vaccine Recommendations
Vaccines are covered at no-cost by most health insurance plans.
Low to No-Cost vaccines are also available at Wayne County Health Department, including for those without health insurance.
Other Ways to Stay Healthy
Wash your hands often and cover your coughs and sneezes.
Stay home when sick.
Improve indoor air ventilation.
If you do become sick, seek health care promptly for testing and/or treatment if you have risk factors for severe illness.Treatment may help lower your risk of getting seriously sick.
For an extra layer of protection, consider wearing a mask in crowded or high-risk settings, especially if you are older, have risk factors, or around someone vulnerable.
Vaccination is one of the simplest ways to keep you and your loved ones safe this season.
Stay Healthy This Season: Protect Yourself and Your Family from Respiratory Viruses
As cold weather sets in, viruses like Flu, COVID-19, and RSV begin to spread more easily. The good news is, safe and effective vaccines are available to help protect you and your loved ones from getting seriously sick.
The Wayne County Health Department is here to help you stay healthy with the latest information and access to vaccines and prevention.
Why Get Vaccinated
Vaccination is the best way to prevent getting seriously sick, including hospitalization and even death from Flu, COVID-19, and RSV.
Protect those most at risk — including young children, older adults, pregnant people, and those with chronic health conditions.
Less missed school, work, and family time by staying healthy all season long.
2025-2026 Flu, Covid, and RSV Vaccine Recommendations
Vaccines are covered at no-cost by most health insurance plans.
Low to No-Cost vaccines are also available at Wayne County Health Department, including for those without health insurance.
Other Ways to Stay Healthy
Wash your hands often and cover your coughs and sneezes.
Stay home when sick.
Improve indoor air ventilation.
If you do become sick, seek health care promptly for testing and/or treatment if you have risk factors for severe illness.Treatment may help lower your risk of getting seriously sick.
For an extra layer of protection, consider wearing a mask in crowded or high-risk settings, especially if you are older, have risk factors, or around someone vulnerable.
