Respiratory Syncytial Virus and Influenza Activity and Guidance for Clinicians
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and other respiratory viruses besides SARS-CoV-2 are circulating in California causing potentially serious illnesses in infants and older adults. Testing for influenza and RSV is recommended, and testing for other respiratory pathogens should be considered, especially in patients with respiratory illnesses who test negative for SARS-CoV-2. Continue to vaccinate patients 6 months and older against influenza. Influenza vaccine and COVID-19 can be co-administered. Encourage parents and caregivers to keep young children with acute respiratory illnesses out of childcare, even if they have tested negative for SARS-CoV-2. Discourage health care personnel, childcare providers, and staff of long-term care facilities from working while acutely ill, even if they have tested negative for SARS-CoV-2.