The overlap between RSV, flu and COVID symptoms can be confusing. Doctors encourage getting tests and vaccines to be safe during the 'triple demic.'
The overlap between RSV, flu and COVID symptoms can be confusing. Doctors encourage getting tests and vaccines to be safe during the "triple demic."Across the country, we're facing what some are calling a "triple-demic." That's a surge in flu, COVID-19 and RSV cases.
In Nevada, state officials are fast-tracking licenses for nurses to help handle a flood of pediatric patients. He said it's difficult to know which infection you might have without a test, "but typically, influenza you can feel really sick with very high fevers, muscle pain, and you have even trouble getting out of bed, sore throat. RSV infections in adults usually present with common cold symptoms. And COVID-19 symptoms overlap. Typically, it's a cough, congestion, when it's mild. It can also have GI symptoms, headache.
But with the holidays bringing on parties we may all be invited to, should you consider not attending?
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
COVID-19, flu and RSV cases rising in Maricopa County: officialsHealth officials are encouraging vaccinations as reports of illnesses are on the rise this holiday season in Maricopa County.
Read more »
Health experts: RSV, COVID-19 surge highlights need for more paid sick leaveThe U.S. doesn't guarantee paid sick leave, and often doesn't offer enough at companies that have it. Health experts say it impacts communities ability to stay healthy.
Read more »
'Tripledemic' of flu, COVID and RSV lead to new face mask recommendations in New York CityHealth officials are recommending New Yorkers wear face masks amid a 'tripledemic' of flu, COVID and RSV cases. Christinafantv reports.
Read more »
RSV, flu patients continue to fill hospitals as LA County sits in 'high' COVID levelAs Los Angeles County sits in the 'high' COVID-19 activity category, doctors are also treating patients with flu and other respiratory illnesses: 'It's primarily influenza or RSV, or a lot of other respiratory viruses sprinkled with COVID.'
Read more »
Covid and Flu Hospitalizations Increase as Holidays Approach, While RSV Retreats in Some StatesThe hospitalization rate for the flu remains at the highest level for this time of year in a decade, according to the CDC.
Read more »
What's the difference between the flu, RSV and COVID-19?The three respiratory viruses can easily be mistaken for one another, and health experts recommend that any concerned parents should make sure their children get tested.
Read more »