Overview
- Health officials said one child died from COVID-19 and one from influenza, and they did not release the children’s ages or locations.
- DHS reports rising respiratory illness based on emergency department visits, laboratory testing, and wastewater data.
- Officials urge vaccination for everyone 6 months and older and say flu and COVID-19 vaccines can be given at the same visit.
- RSV vaccination is recommended for those 32–36 weeks pregnant between September and January and for infants and adults at increased risk.
- Vaccines are available through providers, local and Tribal health departments, and pharmacies, with assistance through the Vaccines for Children and Vaccines for Adults programs; hygiene, masking when appropriate, and staying home when sick are advised.