This year’s flu season is also much earlier than in previous years. State health officials say it likely has not yet reached its peak. Juneau is also seeing some cases of respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, which is currently surging in the Lower 48.
Seasonal flu activity is increasing substantially across the state, and the rate isJuneau Public Health officials say this flu and respiratory virus season is likely to be more severe than usual.
This year’s flu season is also much earlier than in previous years. Alaska typically sees the flu season start in December or January.Gottschlich said Juneau is also seeing some cases of respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV. The virus is usually mild but can be dangerous for children and elders.“We’re anticipating seeing more respiratory illness, potentially severe respiratory illness in little ones, in the coming weeks. And so we want folks to know that that might be coming,” she said.
“I’ve noticed there’s been a lot of school absenteeism and, you know, hearing about a lot of kiddos who are just sick and missing out on things, people calling out of work,” said Gottschlich. Erin Hardin, a spokesperson from Bartlett Regional Hospital, said they see five to seven flu or RSV patients every day.
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