Doctors Issue Joint Vaccine Guidance for Respiratory Virus Season

Why it matters locally: North Carolina residents, like all Americans, are encouraged to follow this national guidance to protect themselves and their communities during the upcoming respiratory virus season. Public health agencies across the state will likely disseminate this advice through local channels.

A coalition of physicians has advised Americans to obtain recommended vaccinations for influenza, COVID-19, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) before the upcoming respiratory virus season. This guidance addresses the public as the season approaches. Dr. Kavita Patel, an NBC News medical contributor, discussed these recommendations. The doctors' message emphasizes proactive vaccination.