Flu, RSV and Covid starting to circulate in the US amid fears of ‘tripledemic’
1 year, 4 months ago

Flu, RSV and Covid starting to circulate in the US amid fears of ‘tripledemic’

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Experts have been urging Americans to stay up-to-date on their Covid, influenza, and respiratory syncytial virus vaccines for weeks now, ahead of the worst of cold and flu season. Last month, the CDC warned of a potential “tripledemic”, in which cases of RSV, flu, and Covid all peak at the same time, potentially overwhelming hospitals and other healthcare facilities. Ultimately, getting vaccinated is the best way to stay safe considering flu, RSV, and Covid are already affecting the American public, and will likely continue to do so, experts say. In a statement released 12 September, when the CDC officially recommended the upated Covid vaccine, CDC Director Dr Mandy Cohen said, “We have more tools than ever to prevent the worst outcomes from COVID-19.

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What Parents Need To Know About Flu Right Now
1 month, 3 weeks ago

What Parents Need To Know About Flu Right Now

Huff Post  

Catherine McQueen via Getty Images Fever is one common symptom of flu in children. The pediatrician noted, however, that “the fevers have definitely been lasting for a long time” during this flu season, and fever doesn’t always mean a child should be rushed to the doctor. When it comes to the flu vaccine, some people hesitate to get the shot …

Common COVID-19 Symptoms Doctors Are Seeing In Winter 2025
2 months, 1 week ago

Common COVID-19 Symptoms Doctors Are Seeing In Winter 2025

Huff Post  

elenaleonova via Getty Images Cough, congestion, fever and fatigue are among the most common signs of a COVID-19 infection. “COVID has continued to circulate year-round, and we’re starting to see patterns where there’s a clear uptick of activity in the winter,” said Dr. Graham Snyder, the medical director of infection prevention and hospital epidemiology at the University of Pittsburgh Medical …

Four viruses, one winter: What is the 'Quad-demic' that the US and UK are grappling with?
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Four viruses, one winter: What is the 'Quad-demic' that the US and UK are grappling with?

Firstpost  

The US and UK are battling a ‘quad-demic’ as COVID-19, flu, RSV, and norovirus converge, overwhelming healthcare systems. File Image/Reuters The term “quad-demic” refers to the simultaneous surge of four major viruses — COVID-19, flu, respiratory syncytial virus, and norovirus — currently placing immense pressure on healthcare systems in the United States and the United Kingdom. Dr. David Lloyd, an …

Urgent ‘festive flu’ warning as NHS urges people to book pre-Christmas jab
3 months ago

Urgent ‘festive flu’ warning as NHS urges people to book pre-Christmas jab

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Eligible people are being urged to take their last change to …

Chennai, Mumbai on high alert for flu: What you need to know
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Chennai, Mumbai on high alert for flu: What you need to know

New Indian Express  

Flu season in India typically occurs during the monsoon and post-monsoon months, as the increased humidity following cooler weather creates an environment conducive to the spread of viruses. Types of flu found in India In India, several strains of the flu or influenza virus are commonly found, particularly during the monsoon and post-monsoon seasons. Influenza B Influenza B viruses are …

Why Americans are opting out of getting a COVID booster shot
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Why Americans are opting out of getting a COVID booster shot

Daily Mail  

A recent survey reveals that a significant number of Americans are unlikely to get a COVID-19 booster vaccine this season. Conducted by the Pew Research Center between October 21 and 27, the survey of 9,593 U.S. adults found that 60% of respondents said they would 'probably not' get an updated vaccine. A full 81% of Republicans said they probably wouldn't …

Don’t wait for a holiday surge. Now is a good time to get your flu and COVID-19 vaccines
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Don’t wait for a holiday surge. Now is a good time to get your flu and COVID-19 vaccines

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — If you missed the early fall push for flu and COVID-19 vaccines, it’s not too late. “Why not get a vaccine that’s going to help you reduce that risk?” Who needs a fall COVID-19 or flu vaccination? In addition, the CDC is recommending that people 65 and older get a second COVID-19 shot six months after their fall …

Doctors issue warning for upcoming ‘tripledemic’
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Doctors issue warning for upcoming ‘tripledemic’

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “A ‘tripledemic’ refers to side-by-side outbreaks of three respiratory …

California’s COVID surge is finally over. But expect another spike in the coming months
5 months, 3 weeks ago

California’s COVID surge is finally over. But expect another spike in the coming months

LA Times  

California’s protracted summer COVID surge has finally ended, a welcome window that provides a key opportunity to prepare for yet another expected resurgence of transmission this autumn and winter, doctors say. “We have an updated COVID vaccine, an updated flu vaccine, an RSV vaccine — all of those can help protect ourselves, our families, our communities.” California New COVID subvariant …

Health officials sound alarm over drop in flu vaccine uptake
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Health officials sound alarm over drop in flu vaccine uptake

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Health officials have raised the alarm over a drop in flu …

What to know about the available Covid-19, flu and RSV vaccines
6 months, 1 week ago

What to know about the available Covid-19, flu and RSV vaccines

CNN  

CNN — It’s that time of year when any cough or sniffle could be Covid-19, flu or RSV — but there are ways to fend them off. Last year was the first year that the US had vaccines available to protect against all three major respiratory viruses — Covid-19, flu and RSV — but vaccine uptake was low for the …

RSV vaccine: Who is eligible and what does it do?
6 months, 3 weeks ago

RSV vaccine: Who is eligible and what does it do?

The Independent  

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The new COVID vaccine is out — but you might not want to rush to get it
6 months, 3 weeks ago

The new COVID vaccine is out — but you might not want to rush to get it

Raw Story  

The FDA has approved an updated covid shot for everyone 6 months old and up, which renews a now-annual quandary for Americans: Get the shot now, with the latest covid outbreak sweeping the country, or hold it in reserve for the winter wave? “Covid is still very transmissible, very new, and people congregate inside in air-conditioned rooms during the summer,” …

As COVID wave wallops California, new vaccines arrive this week. Will it be a turning point?
6 months, 3 weeks ago

As COVID wave wallops California, new vaccines arrive this week. Will it be a turning point?

LA Times  

New COVID-19 vaccines are expected to be available as soon as this week, a promising development amid California’s potent and enduring summer wave of the disease. “I have a tremendous empathy, having seen people struggle with long COVID in their 30s and 40s, people who you might think were otherwise low-risk,” Dr. Peter Marks, the FDA’s vaccine chief, said Friday. …

An update on fall respiratory viruses
7 months ago

An update on fall respiratory viruses

NPR  

An update on fall respiratory viruses Health officials are planning another fall campaign designed to encourage everyone six months and older to get updated COVID and flu vaccines, but are scaling back the recommendation for RSV vaccines. And the CDC is recommending that everyone age 6 months and older get one of the new shots, you know, basically as soon …

The new COVID shot is now available. Here's what you need to know
7 months ago

The new COVID shot is now available. Here's what you need to know

NPR  

The new COVID shot is now available. "But if we can prevent people from getting serious cases that end up in emergency rooms, hospitals or worse — dead — that’s what we’re trying to do with these vaccines.” Sponsor Message On average across all age groups, the two mRNA vaccines should cut the risk of having COVID-19 by 60% to …

The Covid-19 Summer Wave Is So Big, the FDA Might Release New Vaccines Early
7 months ago

The Covid-19 Summer Wave Is So Big, the FDA Might Release New Vaccines Early

Wired  

The good news is that given the substantial accumulation of protection from past infections and vaccinations, the two most serious metrics—emergency department visits and deaths—have not shown similar rises. The weekly percentage of emergency department visits with a Covid-19 diagnosis is low and similar to last year's summer wave. Chart: CDC The FDA has firmly embraced a strategy to offer …

‘Still not over’: WHO cautions of COVID-19 threat ahead of summer holidays after US President Joe Biden tests positive
8 months ago

‘Still not over’: WHO cautions of COVID-19 threat ahead of summer holidays after US President Joe Biden tests positive

Live Mint  

New Delhi: With US President Joe Biden testing positive for COVID-19 before the Presidential elections, the World Health Organisation has warned the public that Covid is still not over. WHO director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus issued a warning, stating that vaccination rates among health professionals and the over-60s—two demographics most at risk of dying from COVID—are alarmingly falling. Globally, 9.8 million …

‘Playing COVID roulette’: Some infected by FLiRT variants report their most unpleasant symptoms yet
8 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Playing COVID roulette’: Some infected by FLiRT variants report their most unpleasant symptoms yet

LA Times  

A large number of travelers make their way through Tom Bradley International Terminal at LAX during the busy July 4 holiday. Each time you get COVID, he said, is “kind of like playing COVID roulette.” This underscores the need for caution during summer travel and activities, even though the overall risk remains relatively mild. and I can’t stand up for …

As COVID-19 ticks up in some places, US health officials recommend a fall vaccination campaign
8 months, 3 weeks ago

As COVID-19 ticks up in some places, US health officials recommend a fall vaccination campaign

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — With fresh COVID-19 cases bubbling up in some parts of the country, health officials are setting course for a fall vaccination campaign. What’s more, health officials have reported upticks this month in COVID-19-associated emergency room visits and hospitalizations, and a pronounced increase in positive test results in the southwestern U.S. It’s not clear whether that’s a sign …

As COVID-19 ticks up in some places, US advisers recommend a fall vaccination campaign
8 months, 3 weeks ago

As COVID-19 ticks up in some places, US advisers recommend a fall vaccination campaign

The Independent  

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US health officials strengthen endorsement of RSV shots for oldest Americans
8 months, 3 weeks ago

US health officials strengthen endorsement of RSV shots for oldest Americans

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — U.S. health officials on Wednesday made a stronger endorsement for RSV vaccinations for people 75 and older, but offered a narrower recommendation for people 60 to 74. Some of those questions still exist, and panel members on Wednesday declined a request by vaccine manufacturers to more forcefully recommend the shots for all Americans 60 and older. Panel …

There’s a new highly transmissible COVID-19 variant. Could FLiRT lead to a summer uptick?
10 months, 2 weeks ago

There’s a new highly transmissible COVID-19 variant. Could FLiRT lead to a summer uptick?

LA Times  

Passengers with and without face masks travel through at Los Angeles International Airport in January. Two new COVID-19 subvariants, collectively nicknamed FLiRT, are increasingly edging out the winter’s dominant strain ahead of a possible summer uptick in coronavirus infections. “It’s been quite a while since we’ve had a new dominant variant in the U.S.,” said Dr. David Bronstein, an infectious …

Flu, RSV, and COVID triple whammy of viruses join whooping cough surge as doctors urge to vaccinate
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Flu, RSV, and COVID triple whammy of viruses join whooping cough surge as doctors urge to vaccinate

ABC  

In short: A surge in respiratory viruses has already added pressure to Queensland's health services. Public health physician Nicolas Smoll said this year was panning out to be a more "significant" flu season, but the COVID-19 pandemic had made things harder to predict. "The first is that pertussis is known to run in cycles every three to four years and …

'I just wished it was over': Linda Baumann struggled with severe RSV. A vaccine will help her through winter flu season
11 months, 2 weeks ago

'I just wished it was over': Linda Baumann struggled with severe RSV. A vaccine will help her through winter flu season

ABC  

Linda Baumann and her grandson Connor are "joined at the hip" as she describes. "I've been working in vaccines for more than 30 years and it's incredibly exciting to now have products that can prevent serious illness and sometimes death from this terrible virus," Professor Macartney says. "We're charging towards this year's RSV season, and we don't have widespread availability …

Older Californians now eligible for another COVID-19 vaccine dose
1 year ago

Older Californians now eligible for another COVID-19 vaccine dose

LA Times  

Denise Fractious of Pasadena receives her COVID-19 vaccine during a clinic at Kaiser Permanente Pasadena in October 2023. Older Californians who received last autumn’s updated COVID-19 vaccination can now get another shot, state health officials said. Adults 65 and older should get a second dose of the updated shot that first became available in September, as long as at least …

After four years of pandemic, Covid virus to be seasonal flu in young population
1 year ago

After four years of pandemic, Covid virus to be seasonal flu in young population

Hindustan Times  

Monday marks four years since the World Health Organisation declared Covid-19 a pandemic. With the availability of Covid-19 vaccines and medicines, the virus will become much like a regular flu or seasonal infection in the younger population. Health experts claimed that the SARS-CoV-2 infection will now be much like a regular flu, respiratory syncytial virus and other seasonal infections in …

A German man who received 217 COVID vaccinations becomes focus of new immunisation research
1 year ago

A German man who received 217 COVID vaccinations becomes focus of new immunisation research

ABC  

In short: German researchers have studied the immune response of a 62-year-old man who they say had received more than 200 COVID shots for "private reasons" within the space of 29 months. German researchers have studied the immune response of a 62-year-old man who they say had received more than 200 COVID shots for "private reasons" within the space of …

'Defences tend to fade over time': US health agency recommends older to get another COVID shot this spring
1 year ago

'Defences tend to fade over time': US health agency recommends older to get another COVID shot this spring

India TV News  

Washington: Older US adults should roll up their sleeves for another COVID-19 shot, even if they got a booster in the fall, an influential government advisory panel said on Wednesday. The panel voted 11-1 to say Americans 65 and older should get another dose of the updated vaccine that became available in September — if at least four months have …

Older US adults should get another COVID-19 shot, health officials recommend
1 year ago

Older US adults should get another COVID-19 shot, health officials recommend

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Older U.S. adults should roll up their sleeves for another COVID-19 shot, even if they got a booster in the fall, U.S. health officials said Wednesday. The advisory panel’s decision came after a lengthy discussion about whether to say older people “may” get the shots or if they “should” do so. “I am trying to make it …

Older U.S. adults should get another COVID-19 shot, CDC recommends
1 year ago

Older U.S. adults should get another COVID-19 shot, CDC recommends

LA Times  

Older U.S. adults should roll up their sleeves for another COVID-19 shot, even if they got a booster in the fall, federal health officials said Wednesday. The advisory panel’s decision came after a lengthy discussion about whether to say older people “may” get the shots or if they “should” do so. “Most people are coming in either wanting the vaccine …

Newest COVID shots are 54% effective in preventing symptoms, CDC finds
1 year, 1 month ago

Newest COVID shots are 54% effective in preventing symptoms, CDC finds

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The latest versions of COVID-19 vaccines were 54% effective at preventing symptomatic infection in adults, according to the first U.S. study to assess how well the shots work. The 54% finding is similar to what’s been reported in other countries, and it’s also about what was reported for an earlier vaccine version, said the Ruth Link-Gelles of …

Winter brings surge in respiratory viruses, including COVID-19 variant: Here's how you can protect yourself
1 year, 2 months ago

Winter brings surge in respiratory viruses, including COVID-19 variant: Here's how you can protect yourself

Hindustan Times  

Winter is here, inflicting its usual array of symptoms — coughs, nasal congestion, fatigue and fever — and, this year, a new COVID-19 variant is dominating the scoreboard. It’s important to take care of yourself if you’re a parent or caregiver of young children, said Sonney who is immediate past president of the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners. "Despite …

COVID-19 intensifies across California, with the worst probably still to come
1 year, 2 months ago

COVID-19 intensifies across California, with the worst probably still to come

LA Times  

The winter COVID-and-flu season is ramping up in California and nationwide, with doctors and other experts saying the worst of the respiratory illness season is still to come. “And we’re probably not quite to the zenith of it yet,” said Dr. Elizabeth Hudson, regional chief of infectious diseases at Kaiser Permanente Southern California. “Looking at some of the data that …

JN.1 Covid variant: Health experts advise elderly to mask up
1 year, 3 months ago

JN.1 Covid variant: Health experts advise elderly to mask up

Hindustan Times  

With the country witnessing a surge in Covid cases of the JN.1 sub-variant, and an increased risk of other respiratory diseases with the onset of winter, experts at the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research have advised people, especially the elderly to take precautionary measures. The current treatments for Covid-19 are likely to work against this variant, according …

How to stay safe this holiday with new Covid sub-variant cases on the rise
1 year, 3 months ago

How to stay safe this holiday with new Covid sub-variant cases on the rise

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. These vaccines will also make your illness less severe if you do get sick.” The …

COVID-19 makes a wintertime comeback
1 year, 3 months ago

COVID-19 makes a wintertime comeback

Hindustan Times  

Germany is sniffling and coughing again. "We no longer see severe cases," he said, adding just one patient, aged 94, had to go to the hospital due to COVID-19. With as much as 10% of the country sick, according to Germany's Robert Koch Institute for public health, offices and services are struggling to stay open. Other forms of PCR testing …

COVID-19 and flu cases are rising in California. How bad will the holiday uptick be?
1 year, 3 months ago

COVID-19 and flu cases are rising in California. How bad will the holiday uptick be?

LA Times  

COVID-19 and flu are rising across California, sparking new warnings from health officials to take precautions as the wider winter holiday season looms. “Getting tested and treated early can prevent you from getting severely ill, being hospitalized and can potentially save your life.” Relatively speaking, COVID-19, flu and another ailment — respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV — aren’t at the …

Hospitals may have to ration care if COVID and flu surge continues, CDC warns
1 year, 3 months ago

Hospitals may have to ration care if COVID and flu surge continues, CDC warns

Salon  

Against a surge of respiratory illnesses, including flu, RSV and COVID-19, on Thursday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned hospitals might be forced to triage care if hospitalizations continue to rise. “Strain on the healthcare system could mean that patients with other serious health conditions may face delays in receiving care,” the CDC warned, emphasizing that the “peak” …

Flu, Covid or RSV? Warning issued as respiratory illness cases soar across US
1 year, 3 months ago

Flu, Covid or RSV? Warning issued as respiratory illness cases soar across US

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy An infectious diseases expert has warned that the US could see …

Flu is on the rise while RSV infections may be peaking, US health officials say
1 year, 3 months ago

Flu is on the rise while RSV infections may be peaking, US health officials say

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Flu is picking up steam …

Learning from Covid-19 vaccination experience
1 year, 3 months ago

Learning from Covid-19 vaccination experience

Hindustan Times  

A recent scientific article titled “Factors associated with sudden deaths among adults aged 18-45 years in India”, based on a multicentric matched case-control study led by the Indian Council of Medical Research scientists and published in the Indian Journal of Medical Research, has triggered a lot of interest. The study did not find evidence to link the risk of unexplained …

Covid-19 vaccination rate is ‘lower than we’d like to see,’ CDC says
1 year, 4 months ago

Covid-19 vaccination rate is ‘lower than we’d like to see,’ CDC says

CNN  

CNN — Respiratory virus season is ramping up across the United States, and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning that low vaccination rates are leaving many at risk. There are a number of reasons why it’s important for people to get the latest Covid-19 vaccine, CDC Director Dr. Mandy Cohen told CNN. “COVID-19 vaccines don’t prevent …

Covid-19 not a concern for most US adults, who are split on the latest vaccine and other precautions, KFF survey finds
1 year, 4 months ago

Covid-19 not a concern for most US adults, who are split on the latest vaccine and other precautions, KFF survey finds

CNN  

CNN — Most adults in the United States are not worried about getting sick with Covid-19 or spreading it over the holidays, a new survey from KFF found. Concern about rising cases and hospitalizations is slightly higher, with nearly half of adults saying they are “very” or “somewhat” worried that Covid-19 hospitalizations will increase this winter – about the same …

RSV is straining some hospitals, and US officials are releasing more shots for newborns
1 year, 4 months ago

RSV is straining some hospitals, and US officials are releasing more shots for newborns

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — RSV infections are rising sharply in some parts of the country, nearly filling hospital emergency departments in Georgia, Texas and some other states. Reports of the seasonal virus are rising nationally, but experts said RSV is not expected to generate the kind of widespread patient traffic seen last fall, when hospitals were overwhelmed with sick, wheezing kids. …

Vigilance called for as peak flu season starts
1 year, 4 months ago

Vigilance called for as peak flu season starts

China Daily  

By WANG XIAOYU| China Daily| Updated :2023-11-15 Health commission stresses improved monitoring as respiratory illnesses spread China is seeing the circulation of multiple infectious respiratory illnesses this winter, with surging cases of mycoplasma pneumonia, rising cases of influenza flu, but a downward trend in COVID-19 cases in recent days, health authorities and experts said on Monday. Mi Feng, spokesman of …

New COVID vaccines are here: Now’s the time to get one, officials say
1 year, 4 months ago

New COVID vaccines are here: Now’s the time to get one, officials say

LA Times  

With Halloween just days away, and the wider autumn and winter holiday season fast approaching, now is the time for most everyone to get their updated COVID-19 vaccine, officials say — especially since initial supply shortages have eased. “We have a good supply of COVID-19 and flu vaccines in Los Angeles County and there are options for everyone 6 months …

Covid Australia: Fears grow that a new coronavirus strain is causing huge spike in hospitalisations
1 year, 4 months ago

Covid Australia: Fears grow that a new coronavirus strain is causing huge spike in hospitalisations

Daily Mail  

A new Covid subvariant could be causing a spike in hospitalisations and authorities are pleading with vulnerable and elderly patients to get booster shots to stave off the threat. Chief health officer Dr John Gerrard said the surge in cases was largely due to low booster rates in older Queenslanders and the possible emergence of a new Covid variant called …

Respiratory virus season threatens to be a challenge again. Getting vaccinated now can help
1 year, 5 months ago

Respiratory virus season threatens to be a challenge again. Getting vaccinated now can help

CNN  

CNN — The first signs of respiratory virus season are just starting to show in the United States, but experts stress the importance of getting vaccinated now to stay healthy through the winter and reduce strain on the health care system. “With the addition of a third virus that can cause severe disease, even an average respiratory season can place …

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