Respiratory illness season is here, with COVID-19, influenza (“the flu”), respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and other respiratory viruses circulating, Huron Perth public health officials warn.

Since the end of August, there have been five respiratory illness outbreaks at long-term care homes in the Huron-Perth region alone, public health officials noted. Article content

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“The best way to avoid and minimize respiratory illnesses is with immunization,” Dr. Miriam Klassen, the agency’s medical officer of health, said in a release. “It is very important to stay up to date on the vaccines you are eligible for to protect yourself, your family and the community.” Article content

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