Respiratory virus season has arrived. Flu, COVID-19 and RSV vaccines are available - KSL.com

SEATTLE — There's a bit of a chill in the air, pumpkin spice in your coffee, and children back to school — which means the threat of respiratory viruses like COVID-19, influenza and RSV is looming.Some respiratory illnesses have arrived already. Seasonal influenza activity is still low at the national level, data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show.But certain flu metrics are inching up – especially in the West. Health officials in Washington state's King County note that since mid-August there has been an increase in people with flu visiting emergency departments in the area.Vaccines that help prevent illness and reduce the risk of serious infections and hospitalization are now available, and for some people, this is the right time to roll up their sleeves.Typically, the CDC launches a fall campaign around this time of year, recommending seasonal immunizations such as the flu shot and COVID-19…