The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is monitoring respiratory illnesses across the country as increased levels of respiratory illness activity have been reported in some countries. The CDC issued a health alert network advisory to healthcare providers to raise awareness about respiratory illnesses.
New Jersey is reporting a high level of respiratory illnesses, and many people are at risk of becoming sick in the coming months, according to the CDC.
Vaccination rates for COVID-19, influenza, and respiratory syncytial virus are low while elevated levels of respiratory illness are rising as we enter the peak season for respiratory issues, according to the CDC.
