CAHAN Disease Notification – CDPH Health Advisory: Preparation for Respiratory Virus Season (COVID-19, Influenza and RSV)

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) urges healthcare providers to prepare for and respond to anticipated increases in illness due to COVID-19, seasonal influenza, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) this fall and winter season. Immunizations for COVID-19, seasonal influenza and RSV are recommended for eligible persons this fall. All recommended respiratory vaccines may be co-administered at the same visit. In general, healthcare providers should follow CDC recommendations, and should encourage patients to receive new or updated doses of respiratory virus immunizations this fall. Providers should encourage early testing and provide antiviral treatment for COVID-19 and seasonal influenza to eligible patients. Prioritize patients who are at higher risk for severe illness, including older adults, immunocompromised patients, those with chronic or underlying conditions, pregnant or recently pregnant individuals, and residents of skilled nursing facilities. Healthcare providers may access CDC and CDPH respiratory virus activity and surveillance data to stay up to date with the latest trends.

Please see the full CDPH Health Update here:
https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/OPA/Pages/CAHAN/Preparation-for-Respiratory-Virus-Season-COVID-19-Influenza-and-RSV.aspx