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As of the week before Thanksgiving, just 1 in 10 Californians have received an updated COVID vaccine

COVID-19 risk is lower this Thanksgiving compared to previous years, despite travel, thanks to widespread immunization and low virus levels before the holiday.

CDC reports dips in flu, COVID-19, and RSV-though levels still very high

Seasonal flu activity declined in the first week of the year, but it may only be temporary.
COVID-19 data also showed some dips, but wastewater activity levels remain high.

Vaccines Work!

Vaccines are vital for preventing diseases; widespread vaccination helps achieve herd immunity and protects vulnerable populations.

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 | amNewYork

COVID-19 is leading hospital admissions among respiratory viruses.
Hand-washing, mask-wearing, and increasing ventilation are important for reducing the spread of respiratory viruses.

Winter makes you more vulnerable to cold and flu viruses. Here's what to do about it

Cold weather facilitates the spread of respiratory viruses, increasing incidence rates of colds and flu, but does not directly cause infections.

As of the week before Thanksgiving, just 1 in 10 Californians have received an updated COVID vaccine

COVID-19 risk is lower this Thanksgiving compared to previous years, despite travel, thanks to widespread immunization and low virus levels before the holiday.

CDC reports dips in flu, COVID-19, and RSV-though levels still very high

Seasonal flu activity declined in the first week of the year, but it may only be temporary.
COVID-19 data also showed some dips, but wastewater activity levels remain high.

Vaccines Work!

Vaccines are vital for preventing diseases; widespread vaccination helps achieve herd immunity and protects vulnerable populations.

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 | amNewYork

COVID-19 is leading hospital admissions among respiratory viruses.
Hand-washing, mask-wearing, and increasing ventilation are important for reducing the spread of respiratory viruses.

Winter makes you more vulnerable to cold and flu viruses. Here's what to do about it

Cold weather facilitates the spread of respiratory viruses, increasing incidence rates of colds and flu, but does not directly cause infections.
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Here's when to get vaccinated for best protection against COVID, flu, RSV for holidays

Vaccination against respiratory viruses should happen early for optimal protection before the holiday season.

Pneumonia can be a deadly complication of COVID, the flu, and RSV. What to know about pneumococcal vaccination

Many Americans are unvaccinated against pneumonia despite its risks as a complication of respiratory viruses.
Trust in vaccines and evidence-based communication are crucial to improving vaccination rates.

Here's when to get vaccinated for best protection against COVID, flu, RSV for holidays

Vaccination against respiratory viruses should happen early for optimal protection before the holiday season.

Pneumonia can be a deadly complication of COVID, the flu, and RSV. What to know about pneumococcal vaccination

Many Americans are unvaccinated against pneumonia despite its risks as a complication of respiratory viruses.
Trust in vaccines and evidence-based communication are crucial to improving vaccination rates.
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UK biotech startup raises $100M for next-gen vaccines for respiratory viruses

Vicebio aims to revolutionize vaccines with a novel molecular clamp technology, enhancing effectiveness and manufacturability for respiratory viruses.
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Only half of Americans plan to get Covid or flu vaccinations this year study

Less than half of Americans plan to get the Covid-19 vaccine this year, signaling significant vaccine hesitancy.

U.S. health officials drop 5-day isolation time for COVID-19

CDC no longer requires 5-day isolation for mild COVID-19 cases
Guideline change aims to align with flu and respiratory virus recommendations

Only half of Americans plan to get Covid or flu vaccinations this year study

Less than half of Americans plan to get the Covid-19 vaccine this year, signaling significant vaccine hesitancy.

U.S. health officials drop 5-day isolation time for COVID-19

CDC no longer requires 5-day isolation for mild COVID-19 cases
Guideline change aims to align with flu and respiratory virus recommendations
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As students head back to class, are schools ready to handle COVID-19?

Schools prepare for respiratory virus season while aiming to limit disruptions.
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Patients seriously affected by flu or Covid may have high levels of crucial enzyme, research finds

Abnormally high levels of enzyme Olah found in seriously ill patients with common respiratory viruses may lead to severe infections and inflammation.

Can Neosporin Protect You From Getting COVID-19?

Coating the inside of the nose with Neosporin may trigger an immune response to repel respiratory viruses, potentially offering extra protection against illnesses.

Patients seriously affected by flu or Covid may have high levels of crucial enzyme, research finds

Abnormally high levels of enzyme Olah found in seriously ill patients with common respiratory viruses may lead to severe infections and inflammation.

Can Neosporin Protect You From Getting COVID-19?

Coating the inside of the nose with Neosporin may trigger an immune response to repel respiratory viruses, potentially offering extra protection against illnesses.
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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.

Is it COVID, flu or allergies? California health experts tell how to identify symptoms

Respiratory viruses circulate year-round in California
California health officials recommend seeking testing to determine the specific illness

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.

Is it COVID, flu or allergies? California health experts tell how to identify symptoms

Respiratory viruses circulate year-round in California
California health officials recommend seeking testing to determine the specific illness
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Changing nature of Covid: Is it just a regular winter bug now?

Anxiety over Covid continues despite vaccinations and evidence suggesting it's becoming just like other respiratory bugs.
Research indicates decreased risk of serious illness and death from Covid compared to flu due to immunity from vaccination and infection.

'Tripledemic'? Local medical experts urge vaccination as COVID, flu and RSV hospitalizations spike nationwide

Only 11% of Chicago residents are up to date on COVID-19 vaccination.
Rising hospitalizations for COVID-19, flu, and RSV are a cause for concern as the holidays approach.

Riverside County confirms first 2 flu-related deaths this season; L.A. County has reported 1 so far

Riverside County reports its first two flu-related deaths this winter
Health officials emphasize the importance of getting vaccinated and taking precautions against respiratory viruses
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Sick Season Will Be Worse From Now On

The presence of COVID-19 alongside other respiratory viruses increases the likelihood of people getting sick during the winter.
Infections are still not back to pre-pandemic levels and the addition of COVID-19 has made winter even more challenging.
Flu and RSV are behaving more within their normal bounds this year, but overall infections are still increased due to the presence of COVID-19.

What is POTS? The serious lingering effect of COVID that doctors say is more than just dizziness

Americans are becoming less cautious about respiratory viruses like COVID-19.
COVID-19 can increase the risk of developing Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS).

Sick Season Will Be Worse From Now On

The presence of COVID-19 alongside other respiratory viruses increases the likelihood of people getting sick during the winter.
Infections are still not back to pre-pandemic levels and the addition of COVID-19 has made winter even more challenging.
Flu and RSV are behaving more within their normal bounds this year, but overall infections are still increased due to the presence of COVID-19.

What is POTS? The serious lingering effect of COVID that doctors say is more than just dizziness

Americans are becoming less cautious about respiratory viruses like COVID-19.
COVID-19 can increase the risk of developing Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS).
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Post-Thanksgiving, the big three respiratory viruses are rising, but there's still less of it than last year

COVID-19 and influenza hospitalizations are on the rise post-Thanksgiving.
California has replaced its COVID dashboard with a new respiratory virus dashboard that tracks both COVID and influenza.
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