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Bremerton, WA 98337
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A respiratory illness is a disease that affects a person’s lungs or breathing. Viruses are a common cause of respiratory illness, especially during fall and winter — sometimes called “cold and flu season.”
Examples of respiratory illnesses caused by viruses include:
Common colds (rhinovirus, coronavirus, and other viruses)
Flu (influenza viruses)
RSV (respiratory syncytial virus)
COVID-19 (novel coronavirus: SARS-CoV-2)
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Communicable diseases are diseases that spread between people or animals. Click on the buttons below to learn about specific diseases. For more disease information, visit the CDC's health topics index.
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