RSV, Flu and COVID

Is a 'quademic' swirling? What you should know about flu, RSV, COVID and norovirus
RSV, respiratory syncytial virus, usually peaks in December and January while infecting the nose, throat and lungs, usually causing mild, cold-like symptoms, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says. Those symptoms make it difficult to distinguish it from the common cold, COVID-19 or influenza.
How Bad Are COVID, Flu and RSV This Winter?
During the COVID pandemic, RSV showed a slightly odd pattern: like flu, it basically disappeared in the 2020–2021 season, likely because of masking and social distancing. But in 2022–2023 it came roaring back and had a large, early peak during the fall. Last year saw a significant surge as well, but it was closer to the timing of a typical season.
Flu, COVID, and RSV: It's Peak Season
For the week ending Jan. 25, seasonal flu activity remains high and increasing. Clinical laboratories tested 129,378 specimens for flu viruses. Of these, 29.4% were positive. Among the positive results, influenza A accounted for 36,471 (95.9%) of positive flu cases, and influenza B accounted for 1,571 (4.1%).
Hospitals struggle as flu, COVID and RSV surge in SoCal
Just over a month into the new year, influenza season is hitting hard in the Southland, and the flu isn't the only virus making a strong showing.
Flu, RSV, COVID-19 cases increasing across the state; 117 flu-related deaths this season: NCDHHS
There have been 117 flu-related deaths in North Carolina this season. According to NCDHHS, 51 new flu deaths were added to the statewide dashboard on Wednesday, but the newly added deaths occurred over the last few weeks as there are often delays in reporting.
Flu cases soar in NC as COVID, RSV numbers decline
The good news is that Covid and RSV cases are trending down. However, flu numbers are soaring. WRAL News checked in with Duke Health, UNC and WakeMed. On Monday alone, Duke Health
Symptoms of flu, COVID, RSV: What to know as Illinois sees ‘notable increase' in viruses
Illinois is seeing levels of respiratory viruses tick up, the Illinois Department of Public Health said, with a “notable increase” in emergency department visits and hospital admissions for flu, although symptoms of flu,
Michigan flu, RSV, COVID surges wreak 'havoc' in Corewell emergency departments
Michigan's largest health system urges patients to seek non-emergency care at sites other than its ERs amid a surge in flu, ...
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Studies show how RSV, flu compare, interact in a season
Two new studies, one based on households in southeast Michigan and one involving hospitalized Japanese adults, compare ...
Have you heard of the ‘quad-demic’? Covid, the flu, RSV, and norovirus are on the rise
Have you heard of the ‘quad-demic’? It’s possible you or someone you know is a victim of it. Around the country and in ...
RSV and Flu Surge: One Florida mother’s urgent plea for action
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Flu, COVID and RSV surge in SoCal: Hospitals struggle as winter viruses hit hard
Just over a month into the new year, influenza season is hitting hard in the Southland, and the flu isn't the only virus ...
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Doctor: Higher infection rates of flu, COVID, RSV, norovirus in areas with lower vaccination rates
“Areas with lower vaccination rates, colder weather and higher population density are seeing higher infection rates,” said Dr. Ryan Fulton, a faculty member at the Virginia Tech Carilion School of ...
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Tallahassee hospitals are crowded with flu and RSV patients, a physician says
Flu, RSV and other respiratory illnesses are sending people to urgent care and emergency rooms. In some cases, these patients ...
The flu season feels worse than normal this year. Is it?
It feels like everyone is sick right now. And while that is a slight exaggeration, the real situation isn't too sunny either.