rains-blu t1_itbqlkx wrote on October 22, 2022 at 12:49 PM

Reply to comment by Daylightsavingstimes in A common respiratory virus is spreading at unusually high levels, overwhelming children's hospitals. Here's what parents need to know | CNN by SovietSunrise

October begins RSV and Influenza season in the northern hemisphere and it runs until April. Doctors recommend getting a flu vaccine in mid-September so antibodies can kick in by October.

Viruses can affect anyone of any age but the people of extreme ages have the most difficult time. Premies, infants and toddlers and the elderly but also people who might have health conditions where they can't fight off a respiratory illness very well have a harder time.

Flynn58 t1_itbyosi wrote on October 22, 2022 at 1:59 PM

> Doctors recommend getting a flu vaccine in mid-September so antibodies can kick in by October.

LMAO Ontario doesn't make flu shots available until mid-November.

Billis- t1_itcfnxf wrote on October 22, 2022 at 4:05 PM

They're available now I thought? Are at hospitals at least

Flynn58 t1_itcjfeo wrote on October 22, 2022 at 4:31 PM

Only to seniors and high-risk patients, they aren’t available to Gen pop right now.

Billis- t1_itd46gq wrote on October 22, 2022 at 6:53 PM

And hospital staff, but ya that makes sense. Good to know!