Dr. Tina Tan: Now that we’re talking about these diseases, Kevin, can you give us a brief overview of the clinical presentations of the different types of respiratory infections? Can you comment on the early start of the respiratory viral season, especially influenza and RSV? [respiratory syncytial virus] what happened this year? Kevin Michael Reiter, … Read more
Early in the COVID pandemic, surges in other seasonal respiratory viruses such as influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) were well below normal levels, likely due to mask use and other precautions taken to treat to quell the spread of SARS-CoV-2. But in the third year of the pandemic, as the public has largely abandoned … Read more
An earlier-than-expected spate of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) cases this fall strained healthcare resources across the country, raising concerns about the availability of hospital beds for the remainder of the cold and flu season. of winter. However, in mid-winter, when RSV cases typically peak, experts say the spread of the virus appeared to be slowing. … Read more
Although many would like to declare the pandemic over, COVID-19 variants are still mutating and circulating globally. At the same time, although the virus is particularly disastrous for Porcelainwhich is experiencing abnormal spikes in the number of infections, several waves of viral infections are currently sweeping the world, including the flu, RSVand other influenza-like viruses. … Read more
Does it look like more people will catch colds and flus this year? And, when they do, do they complain that it’s taking them longer to get over them? There’s a lot of talk on social media about this, causing people to have floating ideas about why this might be. Often, the answers are based … Read more
SAINT ANTONIO – If it looks like you’ve been playing “guess the virus” for months, it’s not just you. Between the common cold, flu, RSV, COVID (and we can’t forget our seasonal dear friend Mountain Cedar), it’s been hard to tell what this cold and flu season is all about. RSV, or respiratory syncytial virus, … Read more
Flu cases have decreased by more than two-thirds in a fortnight and RSV continues on a downward trend, but covid deaths are beginning to rise. Today’s report showed that 8,200 flu cases were detected in the first week of the new year, up from 28,000 two weeks ago. Hospitalizations for flu-like illnesses also fell below … Read more
With respiratory season in full swing and COVID-19 continuing to infect, knowing the basics of the common cold, influenza, COVID-19, and respiratory syncytial virus can help ensure patients receive appropriate care. As the calendar shifts to January, the United States finds itself in the midst of a “triple epidemic” in full force, with COVID-19, influenza, … Read more
An influenza vaccine is prepared at the LA Care and Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plans Community Resource Center in Lynwood, California. COVID-19. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) mark j terrill access point After an early and aggressive start to the flu and RSV seasons in North Texas, new cases of seasonal illnesses have begun … Read more
In the Pharmasave of KelownaIn the Glenmore area of BC, some shelves that would normally be stocked with over-the-counter medications to treat flu symptoms and other respiratory illnesses are in short supply. “Flu drug sales are crazy, to put it mildly,” said pharmaceutical owner Craig Tostenson. With abnormally high demand for drugs this flu season, … Read more