Respiratory Virus Surveillance Program
Northern Nevada Public Health Respiratory Virus Surveillance Program
The Northern Nevada Public Health (NNPH) respiratory virus surveillance is conducted year-round. The goal is to monitor and measure the impact of respiratory viruses diseases such as influenza (“flu”), respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and COVID-19. Surveillance activities include obtaining and dissemination information regarding respiratory virus activity to health care providers, the public, and those concerned with disease control measures.
Respiratory virus surveillance reports are produced by NNPH every week during the typical “flu” season (October-May). This webpage is updated weekly during this time to include the newest respiratory virus surveillance report.
Information and previous reports for influenza and COVID-19 (before October 2024) can be found at their respective surveillance pages: Influenza Surveillance & COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus).
Washoe County Weekly Respiratory Virus Surveillance Reports, Current Season
- Weekly Respiratory Report 1… (will be published after October 10th)
To see weekly statistics for communicable diseases reported by week in Washoe county, including influenza and COVID-19 hospitalizations, visit Communicable Disease (CD) Weekly Portal.
Washoe County Influenza & COVID-19 Reports, Past Seasons
NNPH COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus)
Nevada Respiratory Reports, Current Season
Monitoring Respiratory Illness in Nevada- This dashboard is run by the Department of Health and Human Services Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health (DPBH).
U.S. Weekly Respiratory Reports & Statistics
Respiratory Illness – Statistics and information associated with influenza, RSV and COVID-19.
National Respiratory and Enteric Virus Surveillance System (NREVSS)
Vaccination Information
- Sat, October 5th: Children’s Cabinet Community Resource Fair COVID-9, flu, and school vaccines, 10am-1pm, Boys & Girls Club (1090 Bresson Ave., Reno, NV 89509).
- Wed, October 9th: Family Health Festival/NNPH COVID-19 and flu vaccines, 3pm-6pm, O’Brien Middle School (5000 Silver Lake Road, Reno, NV 89506).
- Tues, October 15th: Our Center Vaccine Event COVID-19, flu, and mpox vaccines, 3pm-5pm, Our Center (1745 S Wells Ave, Reno, NV 89502).
- Sat, October 19th: NNPH Vaccine Clinic FREE COVID-19 and flu vaccines, 10am-12pm, NNPH (1001 E. 9th, Between Buildings B and C, Reno, NV 89512).
- Wed, October 23rd: Food Bank of Northern Nevada Mobile Harvest FREE COVID-19 and flu vaccines, 9am-11am, Neil Road Recreation Center (3925 Neil Rd, Reno, NV 89502).
- Sat, November 2nd: N. NV Dental Health Program/Health Smile COVID-9, flu, and school vaccines, 8am-1pm, TMCC (Red Mountain Building, 7000 Dandini Blvd., Reno, NV 89512).
- Tues, November 5th: Food Bank of Northern Nevada Mobile Harvest FREE COVID-19 and flu vaccines, 1:30pm-2:30pm, NNPH (1001 E. 9th, Building B, Reno, NV 89512).
- Tues, December 3rd: Food Bank of Northern Nevada Mobile Harvest FREE COVID-19 and flu vaccines, 1:30pm-2:30pm, NNPH (1001 E. 9th, Building B, Reno, NV 89512).
- For more information on vaccination events, check here. Vaccinations are also available by appointment at Northern Nevada Public Health. You can also contact your health provider or visit Vaccines.gov to get your vaccine at a local pharmacy and to see a list of providers.
General Information
For general information on respiratory illness, specific information for healthcare providers and other groups (e.g., childcare, parents, businesses and employees), prevention recommendations, and vaccination opportunities and information see NNPH’s Clinical and Community Health Services Immunization Program site or The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Respiratory Illnesses site.
Last modified on 10/08/2024
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