Notices
NC DHHS guidance for 2026-2027 respiratory illness season
NCDHHS recently released updated clinical guidance for the upcoming respiratory virus season. This includes recommendations for viruses such as influenza, COVID-19 and RSV.
As guidance may change during the respiratory season, be sure to periodically check flu.ncdhhs.gov, which will be updated as information changes. Review NCDHHS’s clinical guidance at the links below:
• Immunization Guidance – This memo provides guidance regarding immunizations to protect against respiratory viral disease.
• Infection Prevention and Control – This memo provides NC clinicians with information on infection control measures to prevent the spread of respiratory viral diseases.
• Surveillance Update – This memo provides guidance regarding viral respiratory disease surveillance activities in NC throughout the 2026-2027 season.
• Testing Update – This memo provides information and guidance regarding testing for respiratory viruses in NC.
• Treatment Update – This memo provides guidance and information regarding treatment for acute viral respiratory infections during the 2026-2027 season.