N.S. top doctor urges people to get vaccinated against respiratory illnesses this fall – GLOBAL

October 3, 2023

Nova Scotia’s top doctor is imploring people to get vaccinated to protect themselves and others from respiratory illnesses this fall.

“Getting vaccinated is an important step to help protect our whole community,” said Dr. Robert Strang, chief medical officer of health, during a news conference Tuesday.

Strang said while the province has had “very low” COVID-19 activity over the summer, cases and hospitalizations are starting to increase – though “these numbers are significantly lower than previously seen in other pandemic waves.”

As well, the province has seen early signs of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and no significant increases in influenza – though they are expected to increase in the coming months.

Read more: https://globalnews.ca/news/10000955/robert-strang-media-availability-respiratory/