Is a 'quademic' swirling? What you should know about flu, RSV, COVID and norovirus
RSV, respiratory syncytial virus, usually peaks in December and January while infecting the nose, throat and lungs, usually causing mild, cold-like symptoms, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says. Those symptoms make it difficult to distinguish it from the common cold, COVID-19 or influenza.
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 and more: Schools close, some hospitals on diversion as illnesses impact the Tri-State
Some Tri-State hospitals are starting to feel the strain as they reach capacity in their facilities, according to Fairfield Township firefighters.
Flu, COVID, RSV symptoms: What to know as Illinois sees ‘notable increase' in viruses
Hospital visits in Illinois due to flu are "quite high," with COVID and RSV also circulating. But what are the symptoms of each?
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
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 ...
Flu, respiratory illness at its highest in Nebraska after delay in peak season
But flu isn’t the only illness medical providers are looking out for. “RSV, COVID-19, norovirus has been in the community as ...
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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 ...