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[ad_1] It may still  feel like summer , but the fall is quickly approaching — along with the risk of seasonal viruses. On " CBS Mornings " Monday, Dr. Céline Gounder, a CBS News medical contributor and editor-at-large for public health at KFF Health News, shared what you need to know about protecting yourself from COVID-19 , the respiratory illness RSV and the flu — three infections that raised concerns last winter about the threat of a " tripledemic ." The recommendations are especially important for those at high risk, including people who are elderly, pregnant or have chronic health conditions. Here's what you need to know:  Is there an RSV vaccine? There are a few prevention tools for RSV, or respiratory syncytial virus , an illness that typically causes cold-like symptoms but can sometimes be severe, especially for infants and older adults. "(There's) a vaccine for the elderly for people 60 and up,...

[ad_1] Sinus infection: The tissue lining your sinuses becomes inflamed or swollen when you have sinusitis. Your face has structures called sinuses that are usually air-filled. They can get irritated by bacterial infections, viral infections, and allergies, which could result in them becoming clogged and fluid-filled. Your face may feel tight and painful, you may have a stuffy nose, and other symptoms as a result. What are sinuses? The four paired cavities (spaces) in your head are known as your sinuses which are connected by little tunnels. The mucus produced by the sinuses leaks out of the nasal passages. This discharge aids in maintaining a healthy nose free of bacteria, allergies, and other pathogens. Dr Vikram Varma Jampana, a Consultant Physician (Internal Medicine) recently shared the signs and symptoms of sinus that people shouldn't ignore on Instagram with the caption, "9 Sinus symptoms you can't ignore". Signs and Symptoms of Sinus Com...