Northern Nevada Public Health has provided an update to respiratory illness numbers in the region.
Northern Nevada Public Health says flu activity remains high.
Northern Nevada Public Health says flu and RSV cases have been increasing in recent weeks.
An early analysis suggests current vaccines may still be somewhat effective against the new version of the flu.
El Dorado County is offering free flu shots at community clinics next month for people of all ages
According to Northern Nevada Public Health, both flu and RSV cases are considered at a high level, especially for this time of year.
Last winter's flu season was considered “moderate” overall, but it was long - 21 weeks - and the U.S. CDC estimated there were 28,000 flu-related deaths.
Health officials at Renown warn, the time to start worrying about respiratory illnesses and the flu is now.