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Eau Claire City County Health Department- November Communicable Disease Update

November Communicable

Disease Updates

 

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Respiratory virus snapshot

Respiratory viruses in our region aren't hitting their stride yet. We are seeing some small increases, though, and with the holidays coming up, we anticipate seeing more spread in the next month or two.

 

In Eau Claire, COVID-19 wastewater levels are at a "very low" level as of today. Click here to visit the wastewater dashboard.

 

Holiday gatherings are happening soon, so it's smart to take extra precautions right now. Wash your hands often, cover your coughs and sneezes, take advantage of flu and COVID vaccines, and if you do get sick, stay home.
 

Source: Wisconsin Respiratory Virus Dashboard

Get your COVID and flu shots ahead of the holidays

Fall COVID and flu vaccines are still available for you. It's not too late to boost your protection!

 

To get the fall flu vaccine: Nothing has changed with flu vaccines in Wisconsin this year. Anyone 6 months and older can get a flu vaccine. Check with your local pharmacy or health care provider about making an appointment.

 

To get the 2025-26 COVID vaccine: Call your doctor, the place where you receive health care, or your local pharmacy to confirm they are offering COVID vaccines.

Will my insurance cover the shot? This season's COVID vaccine should still be covered by private health insurance plans, Medicaid, CHIP, and Medicare. We recommend calling your insurance company to confirm they're covering the 2025-26 COVID vaccine.

You don't need a prescription to get a COVID vaccine in Wisconsin.

If you're 6 months or older and want to receive a COVID vaccine but are having problems getting one, call the Health Department at 715-839-4718 for assistance.

For older adults, consider an RSV vaccine this year

If you are 50 or older, you can talk to your doctor about getting the new RSV vaccine this season. It can significantly reduce your risk of getting seriously sick with RSV.

The RSV vaccine is a one-time, single-dose vaccine - you don't have to get it every year.

RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) is a common cold-like virus. It's usually mild for most people, but it can cause severe breathing problems in older adults. It also can be serious for babies - it's the most common cause of bronchitis, croup, ear infections, and pneumonia in infants and young children. Babies and adults who are older or who have certain risk factors are more likely to develop severe RSV and need hospitalization.

The RSV vaccine is recommended for:

 

  • All adults 75 and older.

 

  • People age 50-74 who live in a nursing home or have a health condition that makes them higher-risk, like a chronic heart or lung disease, weakened immune system, or others. Read more: Vaccines for Adults | RSV | CDC

 

If you're interested in getting an RSV vaccine this season, talk to your doctor or pharmacy.

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