The circulation of three respiratory viruses has prompted a former president of the New Brunswick Medical Society to urge residents to get vaccinated.

Dr. Mark MacMillan noted how RSV (respiratory syncytial virus), influenza and COVID-19 are continuing to make the rounds this holiday season.

“Our children are getting sick and we need to help. What can we do? Vaccination is key. If you have questions you should talk to your health care provider or another trusted professional,” Dr. MacMillan noted.

“Let’s get our vaccination rates up and protect our children, protect our health care system and keep our kids in school where they can learn and spend time with their friends.”

Vaccination offers the best protection against severe effects of COVID-19, influenza, and other vaccine preventable diseases.

Hear more from Dr. Mark MacMillan, former NBMS President and Gastroenterologist in Fredericton. pic.twitter.com/guyS6BK0wO

— NBMS/SMNB (@nb_docs) December 15, 2022

In a briefing with the media last week, Dr. Yves Léger, the province’s acting chief medical officer of health, noted RSV may have reached some level of stability, although stable does not mean low and the virus continues to circulate widely across the province.