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U.S. Flu and COVID rising infections could get worse over the holidays -- CDC

Sat, 2023-12-23 09:25 — mike kraft

Flu and COVID infections are rising and could get worse over the holidays, CDC says U.S. health officials say flu and COVID-19 infections are expected to ramp up in the coming weeks. They say the increases will be fueled by holiday gathering, low rates of vaccinations and the latest version of the coronavirus that appears to spread more easily. AP News

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High levels of flu-like illnesses were reported last week in 17 states — up from 14 the week before, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday.

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As new Covid subvariant, flu and RSV cases rise, a CNN consultant doctor describes how to stay healthy

Thu, 2023-12-21 23:22 — mike kraft

Covid-19, flu and RSV cases are rising. A doctor explains how to stay well | CNN Covid-19, flu and RSV infections are rising as people plan holiday get-togethers. What precautions should you take against winter viruses? Dr. Leana Wen explains. Faye Chiu CNN

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Improvements in Waste water testing to detect diseases circulating in the community

Thu, 2023-12-21 23:13 — mike kraft

Wastewater sequencing reveals community and variant dynamics of the collective human virome In the not-so-distant future, people might be able to tune in to their favorite news source for an update on their community health status, just as they check on the local weather forecast. Ana María S. Rodríguez Medical Xpress

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U.S. is not yet near its peak for COVID or flu--CDC director

Thu, 2023-12-21 22:52 — mike kraft

CDC director says U.S. isn't yet near peak Covid or flu levels for the season This winter's pattern is different from that of last year, when Covid, flu and RSV all peaked around the same time, Dr. Mandy Cohen told NBC News. NBC News

The U.S. is seeing a "sharp increase" in flu levels right now, particularly in the south, Cohen said Wednesday in an interview. Covid cases also appear to be climbing nationally, she said, while cases of respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, seem to have reached their highest point this season.

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COVID and flu surge could strain hospitals as JN.1 variant grows, CDC warns

Sat, 2023-12-16 06:30 — mike kraft

COVID and flu surge could strain hospitals as JN.1 variant grows, CDC warns "COVID-19 hospitalizations are rising quickly," the CDC said, and the new variant JN.1 is making up an increasing share of cases. CBS News

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"Long flu" --influenza-- can lead to long-lasting symptoms, study finds

Fri, 2023-12-15 22:49 — mike kraft

There’s ‘long flu,’ too: Influenza can lead to long-lasting symptoms, study finds Patients who were hospitalized with the flu were at an increased risk for lingering lung problems, among other health issues, 18 months after their illness. NBC News

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Low vaccination rates and rising virus inspections touch off CDC alert

Fri, 2023-12-15 22:25 — mike kraft

CDC sounds alarm about low vaccination rates amid rising respiratory virus activity | CNN The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says there is an “urgent need” boost vaccination coverage amid increasing levels of respiratory disease. Deidre McPhillips CNN

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Covid and flu rising ahead of holidays, increasing ER visits

Thu, 2023-12-14 05:39 — mike kraft

Covid and flu rising ahead of holidays, increasing ER visits Combined covid, influenza and RSV emergency room visits are the highest since February. Fenit Nirappil The Washington Post

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U.S. Covid hospitalizations rising as the new JN.1 variant and flu spread

Mon, 2023-12-11 23:01 — mike kraft

COVID-19 hospitalizations are increasing in US, rates are highest among oldest and youngest Americans COVID hospitalizations have been on the rise for nearly a month with rates highest among the oldest and youngest Americans, CDC data shows. ABC News ABC News

US COVID activity jumps as JN.1 expands, brisk flu and RSV levels continue | CIDRAP (umn.edu)

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A third of US adults worry about respiratory virus infections this fall and winter --survey

Wed, 2023-11-22 22:38 — mike kraft

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