Health experts worried about rising flu, COVID cases across NCWCNC Staying healthy during Michigan’s winter battle with COVID-19, RSV, and the fluWXYZ 7 Action News Detroit It’s a common cold, not COVID-19Pharmacy times The differences between COVID-19, flu and RSV13News now See full coverage on Google News
SAN FRANCISCO — Doctors see multiple different viruses increasingly circulating through the community. The triple threat — or “triple threat” — of influenza (flu), COVID-19, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) share many of the same symptoms, and it’s hard to tell which one you’ve contracted. We spoke with dr. David Hoffman, pediatric hospital physician at … Read more
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration has resisted calls from pediatric health groups to declare a national emergency over the “Triple Demic.” The American Academy of Pediatrics and the Children’s Hospital Association say cases of flu, COVID-19 and RSV are overwhelming the health system. Declaring a national emergency would give providers additional funding and greater regulatory … Read more
Health officials see a rise in RSV cases as the holiday season approachesWCNC Texas DSHS recommends getting a flu shot prior to ThanksgivingKVUE Mini-quarantine recommended prior to holiday parties as Nebraska ER visits soarCLKN I’m an infectious disease specialist and here’s what you need to know about the winter wave – eat this not thatEat … Read more
CHICAGO (WLS) — Local doctors are sounding the alarm about preventing the spread of RSV, a respiratory disease in children that causes a large number of hospitalizations. Currently, RSV — along with other viruses — means most pediatric intensive care beds in our state are full. In Illinois, there are 289 so-called PICU or pediatric … Read more
Story at a glance Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) cases are increasing in the US, especially among children. Symptoms can be mild, like those of a cold: runny nose, coughing, and sneezing. But in young children and older adults, RSV can cause more serious illnesses, such as bronchiolitis and pneumonia. Cases of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) … Read more
As the summer ended and the United States entered the fall and winter, doctors feared Americans would see a “twin disease” — a situation where both the flu and COVID-19 spread at the same time. But experts told ABC News the country may now face the threat of a “tripledemic” as doctors see an early … Read more
CHICAGO (WLS) — Alissa Werner has spent the past few days at Rush University Medical Center with her youngest child. Three-year-old Ryih is in intensive care and is being treated for the respiratory syncytial virus, better known as RSV. “We knew it was viral, so antibiotics wouldn’t help,” said Alissa Werner. “So just supportive care, … Read more
RALEIGH, NC (WTVD) — Triangle hospitals are seeing a significant spike in respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) cases; WakeMed representatives even believe the caseload is breaking records. That hospital group saw nearly 500 RSV cases in September. Last week, doctors added another 160 positive cases, and another 90 so far this week. “This is probably a … Read more