As temperatures cool and more Illinois residents turn to indoor activities, officials say they are already beginning to see increases in RSV activity in the…
As temperatures cool and more Illinois residents turn to indoor activities, officials say they are already beginning to see increases in RSV activity in the state.
“We are beginning to see an increase in RSV activity, which will likely be followed by flu and COVID-19 over the coming weeks and months,” IDPH Director Dr. Sameer Vohra said in a statement. “Protecting yourself and your loved ones now will ensure protection throughout the fall and winter respiratory virus season.”
Feeling out of the loop? We'll catch you up on the Chicago news you need to know. Sign up for the weeklySpecifically, RSV vaccines are recommended for individuals who are 60 years of age or older, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The vaccine is also recommended for pregnant women between weeks 32 and 36 of their pregnancy.
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