COVID-19 cases are relatively low but increasing.

Influenza has been moving up, starting in December, and now its just rocketing.

So were going to have a moderately severeinfluenza season.

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And its not just the flu.

As for peak flu season?

It may be a bit later this year.

This year it has not yet peaked, so we expect it to rise, said Parada.

Early symptoms can be similar, includingcough,fever, and chills.

Norovirusis extremely contagious and is spread through contaminated surfaces and food.

This can reduce your chances of getting sick and make it so symptoms are less severe if you do.

Both seasonal flu and COVID vaccines are recommended for nearly everyone over the age of six months.

Schaffner said if you havent gotten your regular flu and COVID shots, now is the time.

Infants entering their first RSV season are eligible to get aninjectable monoclonal antibody.

That isnt technically a vaccine but can protect against severe disease.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Respiratory illnesses data channel.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.NoroSTAT data.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.RSV vaccine guidance for older adults.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.RSV vaccine guidance for pregnant people.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.RSV immunization guidance for infants and young children.