There are warnings of a tri-demic in New York state due to spikes in flu, COVID19 and RSV cases. As KevRincon reports, Gov. Kathy Hochul says she has a plan to keep New Yorkers healthy.
"That's a big fear. You're a parent. Your baby needs help. You want to know that help is right there," Hochul said."We are working day and night to make sure that that does not happen here in the state of New York."Pediatrician Dr. Sallie Permar says parents should get their kids the flu and COVID shots, and while they wait for an RSV vaccine, her suggestion for now is to use common sense.
"Staying home when you're sick. Things like hand washing is very important. Wearing a mask when you're indoors, especially in crowded situations," Permar said.Bassett says for adults, it's about knowing when to bow out.And that goes for everyone, including professional athletes. TheU.S. flu season off to a fast start as other viruses spread
That outbreak spotted thanks to testing, and people want more of it. Demand for medical services has led places like NAO Medical to expand its urgent care facilities. Founder Dr. Priti Jain said while some people are hyper-aware of their health, others have been too lax. "There's almost this sense of, 'You know what? We survived the pandemic. We're good to go,'" Jain said."That is why we've seen such an upsurge in flu and RSV, because this is the first year after two years that we've literally not had masks on."
COVID numbers are up in certain spots in the Tri-State Area, but the flu has lead the way in terms of hospitalizations. Nationwide, we're seeing numbers we haven't seen in more than a decade.
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