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2 warnings and an advisory in effect for 6 regions in the area

RSV


A single-shot treatment to protect infants from RSV may be coming soon

The illness sends tens of thousands of babies to the hospital each year. If approved, the new injection would be the first broadly available prevention tool.

npr.org

Moderna says its RNA vaccine was nearly 84% effective in preventing symptoms in adults 60 and older

Moderna said a late-stage trial found that its vaccine for respiratory syncytial virus was 84% effective in preventing at least two symptoms in adults ages 60 and older.

foxnews.com

Remember the fear about flu flare-ups over the holidays? Didn't happen, says CDC

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Friday reported that visits to doctors' offices for flu-like illnesses dropped for the sixth week — despite earlier worries about a flu surge.

foxnews.com

Holidays didn't lead to feared bump in flu cases, CDC says

New U.S. government data suggests holiday gatherings didn’t spark surges in respiratory diseases.

RSV recedes and flu peaks as a new COVID variant shoots 'up like a rocket'

RSV and the flu appear to be receding in the U.S., but COVID is on the rise, new data suggest, driven by holiday gatherings and an even more transmissible omicron subvariant that has become dominant.

npr.org

2022 Year In Review: Heath And Medicine

From mental wellness to a multitude of illnesses, the past year in health and medicine has been a roller-coaster ride.

newsy.com

Explaining The Current Medication Shortages

Millions of Americans are struggling to get their hands on much-needed medication.

newsy.com

Kroger joins CVS, Walgreens in limiting sale of children's meds

Pharmacy chains including CVS, Walgreens and Kroger are limiting the sale of popular children’s medicines as pharmacies struggle to keep up with the tripledemic. The flu, COVID-19 and RSV has lead to a 65 percent increase in pediatric medication in just one month. NBC’s Gabe Gutierrez reports for TODAY.

news.yahoo.com

Why parents are struggling to get hospital beds for kids with flu and RSV

Pediatric hospital beds are often empty and yield smaller reimbursements than adult care, making them targets for cost-cutting by hospitals.

washingtonpost.com

Big cities look to masks again in preparation for winter threat of COVID, flu, RSV

Major cities across the U.S. are looking to have residents return to wearing face coverings to combat not just COVID-19, but also the flu and respiratory syncytial virus.

foxnews.com

Masks recommended for vulnerable patients as three viruses hit Houston

In the last week, a majority of states saw a rise in COVID-19 and flu cases. Some are even turning back to mask recommendations.

Less than 20% of Minnesota residents current on COVID-19 shots

Health officials say less than 20% of residents in Minnesota are current on COVID-19 shots. Health officials warn residents to get their shots now, so immunity builds before Christmas.

foxnews.com

Seen at 7: Concerns over RSV, Covid, and Flu

RSV is highly contagious and can spread like a wildfire through local communities; in some cases, forcing early learning centers to shut their doors. RSV usually circulates from late December to mid-February. But this year, an early spike in cases is resulting in markedly higher numbers of infections and hospitalizations. More importantly, RSV infections among young children and now older adults are filling many U.S. hospitals to capacity.

COVID, RSV, Flu Surge Causing Medicine Shortages, Especially For Kids

As respiratory illnesses continue to surge, some pharmacies are running out of liquid versions of medicine that kids commonly use when sick.

newsy.com

Masks Might Be Coming Back As 'Tripledemic' Surges

Heading into the holidays, cases of respiratory illness are surging, and authorities are urging people to take preventive measures.

newsy.com

Fauci acknowledges Americans have mandate 'fatigue': 'People don't like to be told what to do'

Dr. Anthony Fauci acknowledged on Friday that there is a "fatigue" regarding COVID-19 mandates as respiratory viruses continue to infect across the country.

foxnews.com

New York City 'strongly' urges masks amid 'high levels' of COVID, flu, RSV

The New York City Department of Heath is urging residents to wear a high quality mask amid “high levels of COVID-19, flu and RSV," according to a press release.

foxnews.com

We’re living in virus hell

The onslaught of viruses, a tripledemic of covid, RSV and the flu, has sent parents into a spiral.

washingtonpost.com

"Tripledemic" of flu, RSV and COVID-19 strains hospitals, worries doctors as cases spike

Doctors say all three of the now-prevalent viral infections sweeping the country could be slowed by mask-wearing.

cbsnews.com

FDA expected to decide on Pfizer RSV vaccine for older adults by May 2023

Pfizer said the FDA has accepted its RSV vaccine candidate for review under an expedited process that reduces the approval process by four months.

cnbc.com

Surge in respiratory viruses adding more problems to already strained hospitals

Locally and nationwide, bed capacity at hospitals is a concern.

Seniors Are Experiencing Record-High RSV Cases

The latest CDC data from November shows this year, the rate of hospitalization for seniors with RSV is already 10 times higher than average.

newsy.com

Doctors alarmed as surge in RSV cases fills German hospitals

Intensive care doctors in Germany are warning that hospital pediatric units in the country are stretched to breaking point in part due to rising cases of respiratory infections among infants

washingtonpost.com

Experts Are Expecting A Rise In Flu Cases Post-Thanksgiving

COVID, flu and RSV cases had already been on the rise, but the holidays are expected to cause even higher numbers.

newsy.com

Is it COVID, RSV, or the flu? How to tell the difference amid surge in cases

Health care professionals are bracing for a surge in flu, RSV and COVID-19 cases. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook explains why it's important to know what you are sick with.

news.yahoo.com

Is it Covid, flu or RSV? See chart to compare most common symptoms of each virus

Covid, flu and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are together driving a national wave of respiratory illnesses.

Full transcript: Dr. Anthony Fauci on "Face the Nation," Nov. 27, 2022

The following is a full transcript of an interview with Dr. Anthony Fauci, chief medical adviser to President Biden, that aired on Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, on "Face the Nation."

cbsnews.com

‘The key is to stay hydrated’: Health officials discuss treating viruses at home to try and prevent ER visit

Harris County Public Health Department said they were not expecting to see this volume of viruses for at least a month.

The Real Reasons Your Family Is Sick Right Now

The easy explanation for a rise in non-Covid viruses is that pandemic mitigation measures let our immune systems backslide. But there’s more going on.

washingtonpost.com

Dell Children’s emergency rooms see twice as many patients due to high RSV cases

Medical officials have asked families to consider taking their children to a pediatrician or primary care provider before visiting the emergency room in nonemergency situations to limit wait times.

communityimpact.com

Health official urges precaution against rising infections ahead of Thanksgiving

But with the triple threat of COVID-19, respiratory syncytial virus — known as RSV — and influenza driving up infections this season, there are some suggested precautions people can take. “People come inside and congregate indoors.”Bratzler noted there has been a “fairly substantial” increase in cases of upper respiratory diseases. In Hidalgo County, three residents died due to COVID-related complications, the county reported this week. Hidalgo County also reported 342 new cases this week, including 121 confirmed and 225 probable cases. County officials, though, reported 208 new cases this week which included 71 confirmed cases and 137 probable cases.

myrgv.com

'Viral jambalaya': Early flu adding to woes for US hospitals

As Americans head into the holiday season, a rapidly intensifying flu season is straining hospitals already overburdened with patients sick from other respiratory infections.More than half the states [San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

sanmarcosrecord.com

RSV surge raises questions about repeat cases: Can you or child get it again?

Infectious disease experts shared input on RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) — and whether or not adults and children can be infected with it more than once as the county experiences a surge of illness.

foxnews.com

Children's hospitals call on Biden to declare emergency in response to 'unprecedented' RSV surge

Infants 6 months and younger are getting hospitalized with RSV at 11 times the rate observed before the Covid-19 pandemic, according to CDC data.

cnbc.com

Illinois doctors plead with parents to get flu shots for kids, amid hospital crowding

Health leaders are pleading with parents to get their children vaccinated against the flu, which is spreading in the Chicago area.

chicagotribune.com

Pediatric hospitals noticing number of critically ill patients increasing as common viruses surge

RSV and the flu are hitting the pediatric population hard right now.

Amy Schumer almost backed out of hosting ‘SNL’ after 3-year-old son was hospitalized for RSV

Amy Schumer almost backed out of hosting “Saturday Night Live” last week after her 3-year-old son, Gene, was rushed to the emergency room for respiratory syncytial virus, she told The Hollywood Reporter.

In Boston, RSV cases in kids creating a 'capacity disaster' for one major hospital

Cases of RSV among kids are driving up hospitalizations at two children's hospitals in Boston, leading to capacity issues and delaying non-emergency procedures for some patients.

foxnews.com

‘My baby is fighting for his life’: Here’s what parents need to know about RSV as cases continue to rise nationwide

Inside the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at Texas Children’s Hospital, the sounds of infants coughing can be heard down the hallways.

Nearly 2% of healthy infants hospitalized with RSV before first birthday, study finds

A study published in Lancet Respiratory Medicine found that 1.8% of healthy infants are hospitalized with RSV before their first birthday.

cnbc.com

Antibody jab approved for common winter virus RSV

A large study has begun to find out whether nirsevimab should be offered to all babies in the UK.

bbc.co.uk

WHO reports 90% drop in world COVID-19 deaths since February

The head of the World Health Organization says there's "cause for optimism."

cbsnews.com

Laredo Health Department releases advisory for respiratory syncytial virus

The City of Laredo Health Department released an advisory for the respiratory syncytial virus and suggested stricter guidelines for students than those recommended by the CDC.

lmtonline.com

Covid, flu, RSV: Here are the best masks and masking methods for protection against the 'tripledemic'

With viruses like Covid-19, flu and RSV circulating, experts fear that a 'tripledemic' may be on the way. These are the best masks and masking methods to use.

cnbc.com

Amy Schumer shares Instagram post about her son's hospitalization for RSV

Amy Schumer and her husband Chris Fischer had to bring their 3-year-old son Gene to the hospital for RSV while she was preparing to host "Saturday Night Live.'

foxnews.com

Amy Schumer reveals son is "better" after being hospitalized with RSV

There has been a spike in RSV cases this fall, which health experts attribute to the fact that children who had been social distancing during the pandemic, and were shielded from it, are now being exposed in large numbers.

cbsnews.com

US flu season off to a fast start as other viruses spread

The U.S. flu season is off to an unusually fast start.

Man who had COVID for 411 days finally cured with Regeneron cocktail given to Trump

"Some new variants of the virus are resistant to all the antibody treatments available in the U.K.," doctors say, but Regeneron finally cured this man's long-time infection.

cbsnews.com

Daywatch: Last winter’s heating costs were bad. This year could be worse.

Good morning, Chicago. Here are some of the top stories you need to know to start your day.

chicagotribune.com

"Tripledemic" in U.S. could bring deluge of patients to hospitals

Some 330,000 health care professionals exited the field in 2021, creating a worker shortage amid a rise in viral illnesses.

cbsnews.com

How Children's Hospitals Are Handling The RSV Surge

RSV, a respiratory illness that can be severe in infants because their lungs aren't strong enough, is overwhelming hospitals in parts of the U.S.

newsy.com

High demand for amoxicillin is causing shortages amid child RSV surge

A growing shortage of amoxicillin reflects the spike in children's respiratory illness — but you can most likely still get your prescription filled.

washingtonpost.com

RSV is surging. Here’s what to watch for and answers about treatment options – Houston Public Media

Doctors say they are seeing an unprecedented number of cases. How concerned should parents be? Why are young children so vulnerable? What's causing this year's outbreak? We offer some answers.

houstonpublicmedia.org

RSV is surging. Here's what to watch for and answers about treatment options

Doctors say they are seeing an unprecedented number of cases. How concerned should parents be? Why are young children so vulnerable? What's causing this year's outbreak? We offer some answers.

npr.org

RSV vaccine being tested for pregnant women helps protect their newborns, new research shows

The preliminary results buoy hope that after decades of failure and frustration, vaccines against RSV may finally be getting close.

cbsnews.com

Pfizer RSV vaccine given to pregnant mothers is effective at protecting newborns, company's data shows

Pfizer said it will submit an application to the Food and Drug Administration for the RSV vaccine's approval by the end of 2022.

cnbc.com

What Parents Need To Know As RSV Cases Surge

With RSV and flu surging alongside cold and COVID season, there’s much for parents and caregivers to think about.

newsy.com

Newsy Tonight Sits Down With Dr. Anthony Fauci

Maritsa Georgiou sat down with Dr. Anthony Fauci to discuss RSV, COVID, and what's next for him.

newsy.com

RSV cases are affecting Driscoll Children's Hospital. What is RSV?

Physicians across the nation are concerned about a "tripledemic" this winter with the flu, COVID-19 and RSV.

caller.com

Houston-area RSV cases are unusually high with increased number of hospitalizations, expert says – Houston Public Media

RSV is usually a mild, respiratory virus that mostly affects children. But it can be serious for some young patients.

houstonpublicmedia.org

Surge in cases of RSV, a virus that can severely sicken infants, is filling hospital beds

On Sunday night, 4-month-old Aesop Light was happy and alert. By Monday morning, he was struggling to breathe.

WARNING FOR PARENTS: Flu and RSV cases are up among children

COVID cases among kids are down but Flu and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) are on the rise.

RSV vaccine trial looking for volunteers in Houston area

As the old and young come together this holiday season, doctors are warning not to let COVID overshadow another dangerous virus.

What is RSV? This is what the CDC wants you to know

This is information from the CDC about RSV, an illness which is "spreading rapidly" among Houston-area children.

RSV, delta variant ‘spreading rapidly’ among Houston area children

More children were hospitalized with COVID-19 at Texas Children’s campuses Wednesday night than ever before, and most of them also have the Respiratory Syncytial Virus or RSV, according to the hospital.

Cold weather virus in summer baffles docs, worries parents

The recent emergence of a virus that typically sickens children in colder months has baffled U.S. pediatricians and put many infants in the hospital with troublesome coughs and breathing trouble.

Warning to parents: CDC issues health advisory after RSV cases rise across the South, including Texas

The American Lung Association is warning Texans after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a health advisory following an increase of respiratory syncytial virus, commonly known as RSV.

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