The Public Health Department of the Integrated Health and Social Services Center (CISSS) of the Laurentians invites the population to be extra careful in the face of the increased circulation of various respiratory infections observed throughout Quebec.
Due to age, chronic illness, or immunosuppression, some people are at risk of developing complications from infection with a respiratory virus, such as influenza, COVID-19, and the virus. respiratory syncytial (RSV).
Dr. Éric Goyer, director of public health for the Laurentians, reminds us that it is also important to ensure that the recommended vaccination against an infection is up to date and, if necessary, to get a dose of the vaccine against COVID-19. 19, influenza and pneumococcus for those at high risk of complications.