(BPT) - Each year during the fall and winter, respiratory illnesses like flu, COVID-19 and RSV circulate, and people 65 years and older and people with underlying health conditions are at higher risk of developing serious complications if they get sick. The good news? There are now more tools than ever to help protect you and those you care for from severe respiratory illnesses.

Respiratory illnesses pose a higher risk for older adults and people living with underlying health conditions

The risk of serious outcomes from respiratory illnesses, like hospitalization or even death, increases sharply with age, particularly age 65 years or older, as the immune system weakens over time. If you're an older adult, you may be more likely to have underlying health conditions, such as heart disease,

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