Stay Healthy this Respiratory Illness Season
The Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) reminds everyone to stay safe during the respiratory illness season by preventing unnecessary hospital visits through vaccinations.
To help prevent serious illness, everyone who is eligible is encouraged to get their influenza, COVID-19, and Respiratory Syncytial (RSV) vaccines as soon as they are available.
According to the NWHU, high-risk groups for complications and hospitalization from respiratory illness include:
- Infants and children under 5 years of age
- Older adults
- Residents of long-term care homes
- Pregnant people
- People with underlying health conditions
Author's summary: NWHU urges vaccination against respiratory illnesses.