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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.
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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.

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.

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.

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.
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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.

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.
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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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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.

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.

Hospitals face rising cases of respiratory illnesses

Hospitals experiencing surge in COVID-19, flu, and RSV cases
Holiday travel and gatherings contributing to the increase

NYC Public Hospitals Reinstate Mask Mandate Following Winter COVID Surge

Winter surge of COVID-19, flu, and RSV is straining hospitals across the US
NYC public hospitals have reinstated a mask mandate due to the rise in cases

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.

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.

Hospitals face rising cases of respiratory illnesses

Hospitals experiencing surge in COVID-19, flu, and RSV cases
Holiday travel and gatherings contributing to the increase

NYC Public Hospitals Reinstate Mask Mandate Following Winter COVID Surge

Winter surge of COVID-19, flu, and RSV is straining hospitals across the US
NYC public hospitals have reinstated a mask mandate due to the rise in cases
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Hospitals dealing with influx of kids with respiratory illnesses

Surge in cases of RSV and flu among kids
Hospitals dealing with a surge and lack of beds

Why You Are More Likely to Get Sick This Winter, in Charts

Covid-19 infections are expected to rise as winter approaches.
The virus will collide with the seasonal flu and RSV.
The pandemic disrupted the spread of flu and RSV.

Revealed: The counties where Covid and flu hit worst over Christmas

Testing and data collection slowdown over Christmas limits the understanding of the full extent of respiratory illness surges.
The JN.1 variant of Covid-19 is spreading rapidly, accounting for four in 10 samples analyzed before Christmas.

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.

Hospitals dealing with influx of kids with respiratory illnesses

Surge in cases of RSV and flu among kids
Hospitals dealing with a surge and lack of beds

Why You Are More Likely to Get Sick This Winter, in Charts

Covid-19 infections are expected to rise as winter approaches.
The virus will collide with the seasonal flu and RSV.
The pandemic disrupted the spread of flu and RSV.

Revealed: The counties where Covid and flu hit worst over Christmas

Testing and data collection slowdown over Christmas limits the understanding of the full extent of respiratory illness surges.
The JN.1 variant of Covid-19 is spreading rapidly, accounting for four in 10 samples analyzed before Christmas.

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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How to avoid the 'tripledemic' of RSV, COVID-19, flu

Respiratory illnesses are on the rise in the US, leading to concerns of a tripledemic involving flu, COVID-19, and RSV.
It is challenging to compare this respiratory illness season to previous years due to the emergence of COVID-19 as a new threat.

Respiratory illnesses are on the rise after the holidays

Respiratory illness levels in most U.S. states are currently considered high or very high, driven primarily by the influenza virus.
Levels of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) may have plateaued while COVID-19 levels remain elevated and are expected to increase.
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Respiratory illnesses spiking in Santa Clara County - San Jose Spotlight

Health officials in Santa Clara County are urging residents to get vaccinated due to a surge in influenza-like illnesses and emergency room visits.
RSV, influenza, and COVID-19 concentrations have increased in local wastewater readings, prompting concerns of more serious diseases.
The countywide push for vaccinations aims to protect residents during the holiday season when people gather with vulnerable family members.

Santa Clara County cautions against winter illness surge - San Jose Spotlight

Santa Clara County is experiencing a surge in respiratory illnesses like COVID, influenza, and RSV.
COVID hospitalizations in the county have reached similar numbers compared to last winter.

Respiratory illnesses spiking in Santa Clara County - San Jose Spotlight

Health officials in Santa Clara County are urging residents to get vaccinated due to a surge in influenza-like illnesses and emergency room visits.
RSV, influenza, and COVID-19 concentrations have increased in local wastewater readings, prompting concerns of more serious diseases.
The countywide push for vaccinations aims to protect residents during the holiday season when people gather with vulnerable family members.

Santa Clara County cautions against winter illness surge - San Jose Spotlight

Santa Clara County is experiencing a surge in respiratory illnesses like COVID, influenza, and RSV.
COVID hospitalizations in the county have reached similar numbers compared to last winter.
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Doctors predict continual rise in COVID, RSV and flu in Brooklyn, urge locals to get vaxxed * Brooklyn Paper

Brooklyn doctors expect a rise in COVID, flu, and RSV infections throughout the winter season.
COVID cases have been rising in Brooklyn, with an increase in hospitalizations and deaths.

Bay Area wastewater levels high with COVID, RSV and flu after holidays, data shows

RSV, flu, and COVID are all on the rise again according to infectious diseases experts.
Wastewater data is showing higher-than-normal levels of all three viruses across the Bay Area.

Calls for winter vaccine for babies to ease burden on NHS

A winter virus jab for babies could ease the burden on the NHS, scientists have said, after a large clinical trial has shown it can reduce related hospital admissions by more than 80%.

As respiratory viruses spread everywhere, what should you do if you get sick?

Flu, coronavirus, and RSV are on the rise and causing respiratory illnesses.
Testing for the exact virus causing symptoms is not necessary for most people, except for vulnerable individuals or when treatment may be available.

Respiratory illnesses are surging in NYC and nationwide, CDC warns - here are the states with the highest rates

New York City and other hotspots are experiencing high rates of respiratory illness, including COVID-19, RSV, and influenza.
Hospitalizations for COVID-19 sufferers have jumped 30%, with rates highest among young children and senior citizens.

RSV, flu and COVID-19: How can you tell the difference? Doctor explains

Health workers are preparing for a possible 'tripledemic' this holiday season of influenza (flu), COVID-19, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).
Dr. Hoffman provides insights on how to differentiate between the symptoms of these viruses and when to seek medical attention.

Covid vaccine rates lag as winter illnesses approach

Only 22.5% of San Franciscans are up to date on their Covid-19 vaccine this year, compared to 70% for the initial vaccine series in 2021.
Rates of the flu and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are increasing along with Covid-19 cases.

COVID, flu, RSV on the rise in California. Is another 'tripledemic' coming?

Health officials in California are urging residents to get vaccinated as respiratory virus season ramps up.
COVID-19, flu, and respiratory syncytial virus are all on the rise in California.

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.

Massachusetts second state with child pneumonia outbreak -as questions remain about virus sweeping China

Massachusetts is the second US state to report an increase in child pneumonia cases amid a viral outbreak in China.
The rise in cases in Massachusetts is mostly attributed to RSV, a respiratory virus that causes lower viral respiratory infections.

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.
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