Epidemiological alert - SARS-CoV-2, influenza, and other respiratory viruses in the Americas Region - 5 August 2024

Given the concurrent or consecutive circulation of different respiratory viruses, such as SARS-CoV-2, influenza, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), the Pan American Health Organization / World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) recommends that Member States maintain constant surveillance, contribute to regional genomic surveillance for early detection of the circulation of variants of concern and at the same time maintain updated preparedness and response plans of the health care system at all levels to respond to a possible increase in outpatient cases, hospitalizations and deaths, as well as continue efforts to increase the proportion of vaccinated persons, mainly in vulnerable and high-risk populations.