RSV infections

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

Associated Press

As the flu season progresses, 11 states are reporting a high level of illnesses. Also, the CDC says it is looking into reports of outbreaks of pneumonia in two states but doesn't believe it’s due to anything unusual.

In Florida, Black mothers are at least two times more likely to die after giving birth than non-Black counterparts.

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A new RSV treatment is in short supply. Here's how to keep your baby safe

Daylina Miller

Nirsevimab is in short supply but other preventative measures - including the RSV vaccine for pregnant people - could help keep your baby safe.

Beautiful young mom is holding her cute baby while doctor is listening to baby's lungs

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RSV uptick starts earlier than usual. Vaccines can help prevent severe cases

Meghan Bowman

Florida is seeing an increase of RSV positivity rates. For most, the virus is mild — but experts say the virus can be more severe for infants, young children and older adults.

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'Just be smart': Expert says masks and common sense should make a comeback this holiday season

Denise Royal

The flu, Covid-19 and RSV are spreading as we approach the holiday season. An infectious disease expert has some tips to stay healthy.

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Authorities are urging indoor masking in major cities as the 'tripledemic' rages

Juliana Kim

The CDC is advising people to practice indoor masking in nearly a tenth of U.S. counties, as three highly contagious respiratory viruses sweep the country.

This 1981 photo provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows an electron micrograph of Respiratory Syncytial Virus, also known as RSV. Children's hospitals in parts of the country are seeing a distressing surge in RSV, a common respiratory illness that can cause severe breathing problems for babies.

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Strong RSV vaccine data lifts hopes after years of futility

Associated Press

Pfizer reported preliminary results of its pregnancy vaccine, a shot it also tested successfully in older adults. Rival GSK also has reported success with its vaccine version in seniors.

Models of a protein from the respiratory syncytial virus are shown at The University of Texas at Austin on March 31, 2022. A spike in RSV cases among children is pushing some hospitals to capacity.

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Children's hospitals grapple with a nationwide surge in RSV infections

Vanessa Romo

The latest spike is months early and it's pushing care facilities to capacity. Children under the age of 5 are most vulnerable.

At the moment there is little data available on the impact of contracting COVID-19 and the respiratory syncytial virus (pictured), and whether together they can make a person sicker. But health officials worry it could put young patients — who are not eligible for the coronavirus vaccine — at greater risk.

As Children's COVID Cases Surge, There's Another Virus On The Rise

Vanessa Romo

Health care workers on the front lines of the pandemic say there is another concerning prospect looming: a surge in children diagnosed with a combination of COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus.