More information about RSV |
Reporting |
Individual cases are not reportable to the Health Unit.
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Should one go to child care, school or work if they have RSV? |
Ill individuals should remain home until they do not have a fever, do not develop any new symptoms and symptoms have been improving for a least 24 hours (48 hours for nausea, vomiting and/or diarrhea). |
Vaccination Information |
RSV is preventable by vaccination, for certain individuals at this time. Check your vaccination records or call the Vaccine Preventable Diseases program at 705-474-1400 or toll free at 1-800-563-2808, ext. 5252 to book a vaccination appointment. For further information, please see the Ministry of Health's RSV Prevention Programs webpage. |
Contact our Communicable Disease Control program at 705-474-1400 or toll free at 1-800-563-2808, ext. 5229, or by email to cdc@healthunit.ca for more information.
Last updated: July 2024