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Respiratory viruses are increasing according to schedule. People experiencing unwell symptoms may not be alone, as bugs can take hold due to weather changes and social factors like the return to school. Tracking the spread of respiratory illnesses can be done by monitoring "influenza-like illness" (ILI). Weekly reports from clinicians provide a snapshot of the illness spreading within communities.

Currently, ILI is rising but is still below the epidemic threshold, which usually marks the start of "respiratory season" in October.

The top two classes of viruses driving sickness right now are the common cold and influenza. The former is surging at a much higher rate than anything else, especially with children heading back to school and mixing again.