As respiratory viruses ticked upward in late November, health officials braced for what they called a "tripledemic" of RSV, flu and COVID-19 cases leading to widespread infection. That winter surge represented a respiratory virus peak, and experts say cases are now declining.
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said visits to doctors' offices for flu-like illnesses fell for a sixth straight week.
New U.S. government data suggests holiday gatherings didn’t spark surges in respiratory diseases. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday reported that visits to doctors’ offices for the flu-like illnesses fell for the sixth straight week. Reports of RSV, a common bug, are also down. When flu and RSV surged in the fall, some doctors feared that winter might bring a “tripledemic” of flu, RSV and COVID-19. And they worried holiday gatherings might be the spark. But it didn’t happen, apparently. It’s not clear why. Flu season isn’t over, of course. Experts say it’s always possible that a second wave of illnesses is still ahead.
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RSV, influenza, COVID-19 and other viruses have strained children's hospitals across the U.S., including LA's Loma Linda University Children's Hospital.
Drugstore chains are still trying to find enough employees to put a stop to temporary pharmacy closures. More than a year ago, a rush of vaccines, virus tests and a busy flu season overwhelmed many drugstores. The stores have made improvements. Major chains now routinely close pharmacy counters for lunch. They’re dangling signing bonuses and raising pay. They also are spreading out workloads. Experts say more customer patience and bigger changes may be needed. One says there isn’t a pharmacist shortage. He says there’s a shortage of pharmacists who want to work in high-stress environments.
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It’s a sniffle, a tickle in the throat and a headache. Or a fever, congestion and fatigue. Could it be COVID, the flu or RSV? The only way to know for sure: Get tested.
Social media users shared a range of false claims this week. Here are the facts: A photo of a combination COVID-19 and flu test does not prove that the two viruses are the same. COVID-19 shots are not considered “gene therapy” rather than a vaccine. The European Union is not imposing a “personal carbon credit” system. The restaurant chain Hooters says it is not closing for a millennial-friendly rebrand.
Some health officials are bracing for a possible surge in respiratory illnesses following the winter holidays since that was seen recently following Thanksgiving.
If you're feeling sick, it can be tough to differentiate among COVID-19, the flu and RSV. It's also prime time to get a cold. Here's what to know.
According to a survey of 2,000 US adults conducted by OnePoll, the average person gets sick three times a year.
FRIDAY, Dec. 16, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- Kids who get the flu and COVID-19 together may be in for a serious, even deadly, bout of illness, U.S. health officials said Friday.
Devon McKoy is one of the millions of Americans who have had the flu this year.Â
A new study, which is being called a scientific breakthrough, has discovered why people get more cold and flu in winter.
Doctors weigh in on why this November has been the worst for the flu in ages. Veuer’s Tony Spitz has the details.
Experts say influenza hospitalizations after Thanksgiving hit levels that have not been seen in more than a decade.
TUESDAY, Dec. 6, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- Experts are asking seniors to get their flu shots ASAP as an exceptionally nasty flu season unfolds across the United States.
NBC reports that millions of people in the U.S. have reported cases of influenza since the beginning of October.
Influenza cases continue rising sharply across the region, but indications of a holiday COVID surge have yet to materialize.
MONDAY, Nov. 21, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- Flu season has struck the United States hard and early, burdening hospitals that are also coping with a surge in other respiratory viruses, including respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and COVID-19.
MONDAY, Nov. 21, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- Flu season has struck the United States hard and early, burdening hospitals that are also coping with a surge in other respiratory viruses, including RSV and COVID-19.
