The Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s recent surveillance data shows that the percentage of people with influenza-like illnesses (cough, fever, and sore throat) is rising sharply. As this respiratory virus season ramps up, communities across the country, particularly infants, young children, and older adults, remain vulnerable to severe illness. Basic infection prevention practices, including consistent hand hygiene, remain critical to reducing the spread of respiratory viruses in health care, childcare, and community settings.
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