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This comes as fitness officials see high demand and shortages for non-unusual flu drugs like Tamiflu.
Holiday circles of family gatherings worry experts about the accumulation of cases of not only COVID-19, but also RSV and flu, a risk they call a “triple epidemic. “
This comes as officials see high demand and shortages of non-unusual flu drugs.
Hospitals and waves of emergency care are now preparing for a surge after the meetings.
“I don’t see how it’s possible that there won’t be another big increase. We’ve opened ICU beds, we’ve opened low beds, we’ve replaced the way our emergency branch operates. We have an outdoor tent for our emergency room,” said Dr. Eric Biondi.
It’s still unclear about the pandemic, with the CDC reporting that the U. S. is still unclear about the pandemic. The U. S. government still records an average of more than two thousand COVID deaths a week.
RSV is new to New York City and across the country. Long lines are reported at children’s hospitals and are a fear with 78% of the estimated 40,000 children’s hospital beds full.
Health experts say a reduction in immunity may be just one reason for the rise in respiratory infections in children. The flu also increases pressure on hospitals.
The CDC says part of the U. S. states are still in the U. S. U. S. citizens are experiencing high or very high flu-like activity. Hospitalizations increased 40% last week.
The White House is pushing vaccination as a way to stay healthy.
“Get the new COVID vaccine, get a flu shot — it’s a wonderful way to stay healthy this holiday season,” said White House COVID-19 Response Coordinator Dr. Jha.
It’s also for washing hands, cleaning surfaces, and preventing other people in poor health from staying healthy.
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