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Winter illnesses return with a vengeance

Respiratory season is intense this winter with a rise in flu, RSV, and COVID-19, leading to increased hospitalizations and public health challenges.

Flu Season Sweeps NYC With 73% Spike In Just One Week

Flu cases in NYC spiked 73% in late December 2024, emphasizing the seasonal nature and spread of influenza and its related illnesses.

What to Know About the New COVID Variant JN.1

The JN.1 variant of COVID-19 is rapidly spreading and represents a significant portion of cases, but vaccines and treatments are still effective against it.
Hospitalizations for COVID-19, influenza, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are increasing, and levels of virus in wastewater are high, indicating the spread of infections.

Winter illnesses return with a vengeance

Respiratory season is intense this winter with a rise in flu, RSV, and COVID-19, leading to increased hospitalizations and public health challenges.

Flu Season Sweeps NYC With 73% Spike In Just One Week

Flu cases in NYC spiked 73% in late December 2024, emphasizing the seasonal nature and spread of influenza and its related illnesses.

What to Know About the New COVID Variant JN.1

The JN.1 variant of COVID-19 is rapidly spreading and represents a significant portion of cases, but vaccines and treatments are still effective against it.
Hospitalizations for COVID-19, influenza, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are increasing, and levels of virus in wastewater are high, indicating the spread of infections.
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Why Getting Your 2024 COVID and Flu Shots Before Halloween Is a Good Idea | KQED

Getting COVID-19 and flu vaccines now is essential for optimal immunity before the holiday season.

Inside Temple Street: Lying on the floor you realise the new children's hospital needs to be too big to fail

Hospital protocols sometimes disregard the urgency of care needed for seriously ill children.

My daughter could have died. I blame US insurance companies | Melody Schreiber

Financial concerns about healthcare shouldn't be a consideration for parents during health emergencies, especially with procedures that are preventable.

RSV Can Be a Killer. New Tools Are Identifying the Most At-Risk Kids

RSV unpredictability complicates identification of at-risk children, as healthy-looking infants can face severe complications, prompting research into predictive algorithms.

Inside Temple Street: Lying on the floor you realise the new children's hospital needs to be too big to fail

Health and safety protocols in hospitals can hinder genuine care, often prioritizing rules over the welfare of vulnerable patients.

Most RSV infections are in babies less than 1 year old. But protection remains out of reach for many | CBC News

RSV primarily affects infants, leading to hospitalizations, prompting an approved immunization, but limited access creates anxiety among parents.

Why Getting Your 2024 COVID and Flu Shots Before Halloween Is a Good Idea | KQED

Getting COVID-19 and flu vaccines now is essential for optimal immunity before the holiday season.

Inside Temple Street: Lying on the floor you realise the new children's hospital needs to be too big to fail

Hospital protocols sometimes disregard the urgency of care needed for seriously ill children.

My daughter could have died. I blame US insurance companies | Melody Schreiber

Financial concerns about healthcare shouldn't be a consideration for parents during health emergencies, especially with procedures that are preventable.

RSV Can Be a Killer. New Tools Are Identifying the Most At-Risk Kids

RSV unpredictability complicates identification of at-risk children, as healthy-looking infants can face severe complications, prompting research into predictive algorithms.

Inside Temple Street: Lying on the floor you realise the new children's hospital needs to be too big to fail

Health and safety protocols in hospitals can hinder genuine care, often prioritizing rules over the welfare of vulnerable patients.

Most RSV infections are in babies less than 1 year old. But protection remains out of reach for many | CBC News

RSV primarily affects infants, leading to hospitalizations, prompting an approved immunization, but limited access creates anxiety among parents.
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Inside Temple Street: Why it's time to look at the new children's hospital like the banks and admit it's too big to fail

Hospital health and safety measures may prioritize compliance over patient care, highlighting systemic issues within healthcare.
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Sickness on the rise: New York sees holiday surge in flu and RSV cases | amNewYork

New Yorkers are facing a significant rise in flu and RSV cases this holiday season, raising health concerns among officials.

Flu surges in US as vaccinations lag, and here's where COVID, RSV infections are climbing

The US flu season has started with a significant surge in cases and illness across the country.

CDC predicts slightly better cold and flu season this winter, urges public to get vaccinated

Public health officials predict a less severe respiratory virus season for 2024-2025, but emphasize the importance of using available health tools.

Large take-up of RSV jab for babies in Rotunda Hospital on first day of roll-out

High uptake of nirsevimab among newborns indicates encouraging start to RSV immunization efforts in Dublin.

If you're feeling sick in the Bay Area, recent data suggests you're not alone

Influenza A and RSV are rising in the Bay Area, partly due to low flu vaccination rates and favorable virus conditions.

Sickness on the rise: New York sees holiday surge in flu and RSV cases | amNewYork

New Yorkers are facing a significant rise in flu and RSV cases this holiday season, raising health concerns among officials.

Flu surges in US as vaccinations lag, and here's where COVID, RSV infections are climbing

The US flu season has started with a significant surge in cases and illness across the country.

CDC predicts slightly better cold and flu season this winter, urges public to get vaccinated

Public health officials predict a less severe respiratory virus season for 2024-2025, but emphasize the importance of using available health tools.

Large take-up of RSV jab for babies in Rotunda Hospital on first day of roll-out

High uptake of nirsevimab among newborns indicates encouraging start to RSV immunization efforts in Dublin.

If you're feeling sick in the Bay Area, recent data suggests you're not alone

Influenza A and RSV are rising in the Bay Area, partly due to low flu vaccination rates and favorable virus conditions.
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The Vaccines You'll Need This Fall and Winter

The CDC recommends updated vaccines, including RSV vaccination for those aged 75 and older, targeting a new COVID-19 strain, and adjusting the flu shot to include three strains.

Pharmacist warns of the big four' winter bugs threatening to wreck Christmas

Be vigilant against flu, covid, RSV, and norovirus this winter as cases surge, especially among the vulnerable.

Healthy Holiday Tips for Pregnant People

Importance of timely vaccinations during pregnancy for flu, COVID-19, and RSV to protect pregnant individuals and newborns.

How to Get Free Vaccines for Flu, COVID-19 and RSV

Vaccination is essential to prevent severe illness during respiratory virus season.

How to stay healthy during cold, flu and Covid-19 season

Hand-washing and wearing masks are crucial in reducing the spread of respiratory viruses.
Getting vaccinated against Covid-19, the flu, and RSV is still important to protect against these illnesses.

The Vaccines You'll Need This Fall and Winter

The CDC recommends updated vaccines, including RSV vaccination for those aged 75 and older, targeting a new COVID-19 strain, and adjusting the flu shot to include three strains.

Pharmacist warns of the big four' winter bugs threatening to wreck Christmas

Be vigilant against flu, covid, RSV, and norovirus this winter as cases surge, especially among the vulnerable.

Healthy Holiday Tips for Pregnant People

Importance of timely vaccinations during pregnancy for flu, COVID-19, and RSV to protect pregnant individuals and newborns.

How to Get Free Vaccines for Flu, COVID-19 and RSV

Vaccination is essential to prevent severe illness during respiratory virus season.

How to stay healthy during cold, flu and Covid-19 season

Hand-washing and wearing masks are crucial in reducing the spread of respiratory viruses.
Getting vaccinated against Covid-19, the flu, and RSV is still important to protect against these illnesses.
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Some hospitals seeing increase in RSV, 'walking pneumonia.' Here's what to know

Some U.S. hospitals report rising RSV and walking pneumonia cases among children, signaling a potential return to pre-pandemic respiratory illness patterns.
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What Should You Do if Your Child Gets RSV While You're Traveling?

Traveling with infants can complicate medical emergencies like RSV.
Staying calm and keeping the child comfortable is crucial for parents during stressful situations.

'I can't describe how horrendous it has been to watch her so weak be unable to take that pain away': Lisa McHugh on daughter Hallie's struggle with RSV

RSV is a significant health concern for infants and can lead to severe complications, emphasizing the importance of awareness and protection for vulnerable children.

What Should You Do if Your Child Gets RSV While You're Traveling?

Traveling with infants can complicate medical emergencies like RSV.
Staying calm and keeping the child comfortable is crucial for parents during stressful situations.

'I can't describe how horrendous it has been to watch her so weak be unable to take that pain away': Lisa McHugh on daughter Hallie's struggle with RSV

RSV is a significant health concern for infants and can lead to severe complications, emphasizing the importance of awareness and protection for vulnerable children.
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Study pinpoints optimal timing for RSV vaccine during pregnancy - Harvard Gazette

Vaccinating pregnant women against RSV five weeks before delivery maximizes transfer of maternal antibodies to newborns.

Parents urged to avail of first jab for newborns to protect babies from potentially lethal RSV virus this winter

A new injection offers immediate antibody protection against RSV to newborns for 150 days, aimed at reducing severe infections during peak season.

New vaccine for respiratory disease rolls out in Scotland

The Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) immunisation programme is being rolled out in Scotland to protect newborn babies and older adults against severe illness caused by RSV.
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These Are the New Vaccines You Should Get-And It's Not Just Covid-19

Doctors now recommend more than just a flu shot to protect against contagious and potentially life-threatening viruses.
The CDC issued new vaccine recommendations that include vaccines for Covid-19, RSV, and mpox.

Virus surge: Almost 900 people hospitalised with flu or Covid as RSV on the rise again

Flu hospitalizations reach highest number this winter
Respiratory illnesses contribute to increase in hospital admissions

Study Examines Surge in RSV Cases After the COVID-19 Pandemic - News Center

The surge in RSV cases post-COVID-19 may be due to increased testing and RSV genome changes.

Sheldon H. Jacobson: COVID-19, RSV and flu cases have risen. Should you be concerned?

COVID-19, seasonal influenza, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are all spreading among Americans.
Tracking infections is challenging unless a person visits a hospital's emergency room for a severe case.

New eBook Designed To Help Employers Assess, Mitigate Risks Of Airborne Infectious Diseases - Busline News

AIHA launches a comprehensive resource to help employers address airborne infectious diseases like COVID-19 and RSV, emphasizing the importance of preparedness and worker safety.

Feeling sick in California? Here are 4 illnesses circulating in the state this spring

Flu detections slightly increasing in California
COVID-19 positive tests decreasing in the state
RSV cases trending downward

These Are the New Vaccines You Should Get-And It's Not Just Covid-19

Doctors now recommend more than just a flu shot to protect against contagious and potentially life-threatening viruses.
The CDC issued new vaccine recommendations that include vaccines for Covid-19, RSV, and mpox.

Virus surge: Almost 900 people hospitalised with flu or Covid as RSV on the rise again

Flu hospitalizations reach highest number this winter
Respiratory illnesses contribute to increase in hospital admissions

Study Examines Surge in RSV Cases After the COVID-19 Pandemic - News Center

The surge in RSV cases post-COVID-19 may be due to increased testing and RSV genome changes.

Sheldon H. Jacobson: COVID-19, RSV and flu cases have risen. Should you be concerned?

COVID-19, seasonal influenza, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are all spreading among Americans.
Tracking infections is challenging unless a person visits a hospital's emergency room for a severe case.

New eBook Designed To Help Employers Assess, Mitigate Risks Of Airborne Infectious Diseases - Busline News

AIHA launches a comprehensive resource to help employers address airborne infectious diseases like COVID-19 and RSV, emphasizing the importance of preparedness and worker safety.

Feeling sick in California? Here are 4 illnesses circulating in the state this spring

Flu detections slightly increasing in California
COVID-19 positive tests decreasing in the state
RSV cases trending downward
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Mask policies return in US as respiratory viruses threaten to strain hospitals

Respiratory virus cases and hospitalizations are rising across the US, impacting capacity in health systems.
Vaccination rates for flu, Covid, and RSV remain low despite the availability of updated boosters and new vaccines.
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