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Multiple heat alerts are in effect due to intense heat. Be sure to stay safe, drink plenty of water, limit time in the sun, and check in on others. For more tips on staying safe in the heat, visit https://dph.sbcounty.gov/extreme-heat-information-and-resources/.

The public is urged to take precautions against RSV

January 25, 2024January 25, 2024

DPH News

The image shows a close-up, 3D rendering of the Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) particles against a deep teal background. The virus particles are depicted with a central, spherical shape covered in protruding spikes. The spikes, rendered in shades of purple and pink, represent the glycoprotein structures on the surface of the virus, which are key to its ability to infect host cells. The virus is highly detailed, with a sense of depth and realism to the imagery, highlighting the structure that is typically not visible to the naked eye. The overall mood of the image is clinical and informative.

The San Bernardino County Department of Public Health has confirmed the county’s first respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)-associated death of a child under the age of 5 in December 2023. View the news release.