Is a 'quademic' swirling? What you should know about flu, RSV, COVID and norovirus
RSV and norovirus infections is fueling concerns of a possible virus "quademic." Or is it just winter? The three respiratory viruses plus norovirus, a gastrointestinal virus, are the "main players in our winter virus pantheon,
How Bad Are COVID, Flu and RSV This Winter?
During the COVID pandemic, RSV showed a slightly odd pattern: like flu, it basically disappeared in the 2020–2021 season, likely because of masking and social distancing. But in 2022–2023 it came roaring back and had a large, early peak during the fall. Last year saw a significant surge as well, but it was closer to the timing of a typical season.
Hospitals struggle as flu, COVID and RSV surge in SoCal
Just over a month into the new year, influenza season is hitting hard in the Southland, and the flu isn't the only virus making a strong showing.
Flu, RSV, COVID-19 cases increasing across the state; 117 flu-related deaths this season: NCDHHS
There have been 117 flu-related deaths in North Carolina this season. According to NCDHHS, 51 new flu deaths were added to the statewide dashboard on Wednesday, but the newly added deaths occurred over the last few weeks as there are often delays in reporting.
Flu cases soar in NC as COVID, RSV numbers decline
The good news is that Covid and RSV cases are trending down. However, flu numbers are soaring. WRAL News checked in with Duke Health, UNC and WakeMed. On Monday alone, Duke Health
Symptoms of flu, COVID, RSV: What to know as Illinois sees ‘notable increase' in viruses
Illinois is seeing levels of respiratory viruses tick up, the Illinois Department of Public Health said, with a “notable increase” in emergency department visits and hospital admissions for flu, although symptoms of flu,
Michigan flu, RSV, COVID surges wreak 'havoc' in Corewell emergency departments
Michigan's largest health system urges patients to seek nonemergency care at sites other than its ERs amid a surge in flu, ...
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Studies show how RSV, flu compare, interact in a season
Two new studies, one based on households in southeast Michigan and one involving hospitalized Japanese adults, compare ...
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Local officials warn of rising RSV, Influenza A, and Norovirus
According to officials from the Wheeling-Ohio County Health Department, there is a spike in RSV, Influenza A, and Norovirus ...
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Doctor: Higher infection rates of flu, COVID, RSV, norovirus in areas with lower vaccination rates
“Areas with lower vaccination rates, colder weather and higher population density are seeing higher infection rates,” said Dr. Ryan Fulton, a faculty member at the Virginia Tech Carilion School of ...
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Tallahassee hospitals are crowded with flu and RSV patients, a physician says
Flu, RSV and other respiratory illnesses are sending people to urgent care and emergency rooms. In some cases, these patients ...
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Billings Clinic doctor shares flu prevention tips as RSV cases hold steady
MONTANA - As flu season arrives, a Billings Clinic physician is offering advice to help residents stay healthy. Despite a ...
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What’s Going Around in Metro Detroit: Influenza, COVID, pneumonia, slip & fall injuries
Here’s our weekly round-up of what illnesses are spreading the most in Metro Detroit communities, according to our local ...
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Flu, COVID and RSV surge in SoCal: Hospitals struggle as winter viruses hit hard
Just over a month into the new year, influenza season is hitting hard in the Southland, and the flu isn't the only virus ...
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'His fingertips turned blue': RSV a serious threat to babies
“My son’s lips, at this point, started to turn blue. He also had a febrile seizure, which is why his body was stiff and ...