Last year’s season lasted deep into the summer and experts said the next one is already here.
SAN ANTONIOOn top of that, San Antonio doctors are warning about an increase in respiratory viruses: flu, common cold, and respiratory syncytial virus, also known as RSV.“The typical flu season really usually runs from about the beginning of October timeframe to somewhere around April in a given year is the usual standard,” Dr. Jason Bowling, an epidemiologist with University Health System, said. “But we’ve seen some changes with that over the last couple of years because of COVID.
Now that numbers are lower, people aren’t taking as many precautions like wearing masks and avoiding crowds.Dr. Bowling said now is the time for everyone to prepare for flu season, especially kids in school.“They may have fever, but it’s a little bit less likely. More usually runny nose, a little bit of cough, maybe,” Dr. Bowling said. “Don’t feel quite as energetic as usual with flu that tends to come on more suddenly. You’re feeling good one day.
And that’s why people in the community are choosing to protect themselves and their families by getting vaccinated.“We know that people are tired of masking, but masking really is an effective way to reduce your risk of getting that upper, upper respiratory infections,” Dr. Bowling said. According to Dr. Bowling, the symptoms of the common cold, flu and COVID-19 have a lot of similarities; it is best to be updated on all your vaccines.For more information, click
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