Jaden Urban speaks with some health professionals about why that is, and gets some prevention tips.

Some health experts across the country are calling this one of the worst flu seasons in recent years.

According to Northern Nevada Public Health, both flu and RSV cases are considered at a high level, especially for this time of year.

However, we still haven't hit an all-time high.

With the increase in cases, health officials are telling folks to still be aware if they feel like they're getting sick. 

On Northern Nevada Public Health's respiratory database, they are seeing 4.8% of local patients are dealing with influenza like illnesses.

That's one percent higher than the 3.8% medium threshold, putting these cases in a high alert level.

Looking at the rest of the nation, the Silver State is not as high as states such as California, Oregon, and Washington.

Influenza-like symptoms include fever, cough, and sore throat.

Health experts recommend that once you feel these symptoms to go see your doctor right away.

"Things like influenza, you want to be treated as soon as possible; there is usually around a 48 hour window of making it more effective and making it work," said Danika Williams, Epidemiologist, NNPH.

The flu is more prominent in adults while RSV is more common in young children. 

Even though we are in February, if you still haven't gotten a flu shot Williams recommends to do so, since it is prominent in the community.

"As long as flu is circulating in the community, we recommend getting a flu shot," Williams said. "If you have not been vaccinated it's not too late, you can still get vaccinated now."

Williams says even if you get the flu after the shot, it could make systems less severe.

While NNPH, doesn't have the data to quantify more serious illnesses like pneumonia, they do say respiratory viruses can lead to further complications.

"Anytime we have increased respiratory virus activity, flu, RSV, anything like that," Williams said. "Pneumonia may be a complication, so if that's rising in the community that would not be a surprise at this time."

Williams says it's good to make sure you're regularly washing your hands and applying hand sanitizer to better protect yourself.