Now is the time to get influenza, COVID-19, and RSV vaccines for best protection ahead of holidays



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News Release


*For Immediate Release*

Month 16, 2022
Contact: Elizabeth Goodsitt/Jennifer Miller 608-266-1683

DHS Reminds Wisconsinites to Protect Themselves as Cases of RSV and Respiratory Viruses Increase

" Now is the time to get influenza, COVID-19, and RSV vaccines for best protection ahead of holidays"

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services' (DHS) most recent weekly Respiratory Virus Surveillance Report [ [link removed] ] shows that flu, COVID-19, and RSV cases are increasing, with the state especially seeing an increase in hospitalizations of young children infected with RSV.

"Respiratory illnesses increase during the colder months as we spend more time indoors," said Influenza Surveillance Coordinator Tom Haupt. "Our current data show that we are starting to see a rapid increase of RSV, alongside increases in both influenza and COVID-19. This is a sign to all of us that now is the time to get vaccinated to get the best protection ahead of holiday activities and gatherings, and to take additional steps to prevent the spread of illness including staying home from work, school, and other gatherings if you are sick."

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