OC health officials say getting both the flu and COVID-19 vaccines can help prevent complications from viral illnesses like RSV.
"Orange County is seeing very high numbers respiratory illness, specifically Respiratory Syncytial Virus severely impacting capacity in our pediatric hospitals," said Dr. Regina Chinsio-Kwong, the county's health officer and chief medical officer for the Orange County Health Care Agency.
"RSV can severely affect young infants and children and we are encouraging residents to take precautions, especially with groups of children," Chinsio-Kwong added. Parents are advised to seek medical attention immediately if their child is showing warning signs, which may include having trouble breathing, showing signs of dehydration , has a persistent or high fever, or looks or acts very sick.Do not go to school or work when you are symptomatic;
Avoid close contact such as kissing, hugging, and sharing cups or eating utensils with people who are sick, and when you are sick;Mask when indoors or large group settings; and
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