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Oct 8, 2024, 12:56 PM
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FDA authorizes 1st over-the-counter combo flu and COVID test outside of emergency use
The FDA has authorized the first over-the-counter combination COVID-19 and flu test outside of emergency use, which delivers results at home in about 15 minutes.Oct 8, 2024, 12:56 PM
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Oct 3, 2024, 2:52 PM
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Flu vaccine lowered risk of hospitalization in Southern Hemisphere by 35%: CDC
This year's flu vaccine reduced the risk of hospitalization in the Southern Hemisphere but wasn't as effective as the one used in the prior season, a new CDC study found.Oct 3, 2024, 2:52 PM
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Sep 30, 2024, 6:21 PM
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Flu deaths in children hit new record as vaccination rates decrease: CDC
There were 200 pediatric flu-related deaths in the 2023-2024 season, compared to the previous high of 199 during the 2019-2022 season.Sep 30, 2024, 6:21 PM
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Sep 24, 2024, 5:29 PM
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ER doctor shares how to prepare for flu season with a 'flu box'
A pediatric emergency medicine physician shares how to prepare for flu season with a "flu box" or "sick box."Sep 24, 2024, 5:29 PM
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Mar 6, 2024, 4:14 PM
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3-year-old who spent over a month in hospital battling flu, RSV gets wish to see family again
April Nelson said the reunion between her children was "beautiful."Mar 6, 2024, 4:14 PM
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Feb 16, 2024, 4:25 PM
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25 states see 'high,' or 'very high' levels of respiratory illness activity: CDC
New CDC data updated Friday shows 25 states are experiencing ‘high’ or ‘very high’ levels of respiratory illness activity.Feb 16, 2024, 4:25 PM
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Jan 8, 2024, 11:03 AM
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Respiratory illnesses elevated in 38 states, according to CDC
Data from the the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows respiratory illnesses are elevated in 38 states.Jan 8, 2024, 11:03 AM
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Jan 3, 2024, 12:04 PM
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New York City public hospitals bring back mask mandates in certain areas
New York City Health + Hospitals is bringing back indoor masking across its buildings in areas where patients are being cared for amid a rise in respiratory viruses.Jan 3, 2024, 12:04 PM
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Jan 1, 2024, 4:18 PM
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Why hospitals in several states are reinstating mask requirements
Amid a rise in COVID and flu cases and hospitalizations, several hospitals across the U.S. are reinstating mask requirements for staff and visitors.Jan 1, 2024, 4:18 PM
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Dec 15, 2023, 4:47 PM
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COVID-19 and flu levels continue to increase but CDC director believes US has hit peak of RSV
New CDC data updated on Friday shows COVID and flu hospitalizations continue to increase across the U.S. as the CDC director says she believes we've hit the peak of RSV.Dec 15, 2023, 4:47 PM
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Oct 26, 2023, 5:18 AM
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Getting flu and COVID shot together still reasonable amid safety review of potential stroke risk: Experts
Older adults who got a COVID booster and a high-dose version of the flu vaccine together may have an increased risk of stroke, according to a new FDA-funded study.Oct 26, 2023, 5:18 AM
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Oct 24, 2023, 11:09 AM
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Moderna doses 1st participant in phase 3 clinical trial of combo flu, COVID vaccine
Moderna announced the first participant has been dosed in the company's phase 3 clinical trial of its combination flu and COVID vaccine.Oct 24, 2023, 11:09 AM
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Oct 16, 2023, 1:38 PM
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Flu, RSV starting to circulate but cases remain lower than last year: CDC
Flu and other respiratory viruses, like RSV, are starting to circulate but levels are not as high as they were this time last year, CDC data shows.Oct 16, 2023, 1:38 PM
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Sep 15, 2023, 4:18 PM
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6 things experts say can help keep kids healthy in school amid flu, RSV and COVID
Sep 15, 2023, 4:18 PM
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Sep 14, 2023, 8:24 PM
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COVID, RSV and influenza likely to impact health care system this year: CDC
This year’s respiratory virus season is set to be a repeat of last year’s, with COVID-19, RSV and influenza impacting the health care system at the same time, per the CDCSep 14, 2023, 8:24 PM
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Apr 5, 2023, 5:00 AM
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Flu cases are ticking up, what you need to know about influenza B
Doctors are warning cases of influenza B are ticking up across the US, but that there's no cause for concern just yet.Apr 5, 2023, 5:00 AM
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Jan 13, 2023, 5:10 AM
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Why flu and strep A can be so serious in children
As the CDC monitors a rise in strep A cases, experts explain why testing positive for the flu can increase the risk of a secondary bacterial infection.Jan 13, 2023, 5:10 AM
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Jan 6, 2023, 5:50 PM
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RSV and flu cases subside as COVID hospitalizations tick up
Seasonal flu activity remains high but is declining in most areas, according to data released Friday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Jan 6, 2023, 5:50 PM
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Dec 22, 2022, 4:38 PM
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Misinformation on RSV, flu spread online: What parents need to know
Pediatricians share their advice for parents as kids face flu, RSV and more.Dec 22, 2022, 4:38 PM
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Dec 22, 2022, 4:43 PM
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How to stay safe from COVID, flu while traveling for the holidays
With COVID, flu and other viruses still circulating at high rates, experts reveal how to best protect yourself from infection while you're traveling for the holidays.Dec 22, 2022, 4:43 PM
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Dec 16, 2022, 1:03 PM
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After fears of 'tripledemic,' RSV on the downturn as flu and COVID pick up
After fears that a "tripledemic" would overwhelm hospitals, cases of RSV appear to be declining while infections of flu and COVID-19 increase.Dec 16, 2022, 1:03 PM
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Dec 15, 2022, 2:51 PM
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Father warns about how serious flu can be for kids as 10-year-old son battles virus
A father is warning about how serious the flu can be for children as his 10-year-old son remains hospitalized, battling the virus.Dec 15, 2022, 2:51 PM
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Dec 6, 2022, 2:03 PM
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Some schools close to stem flu outbreaks -- but is it a good long-term solution?
Some schools across the United States are temporarily closing to stem flu outbreaks, but public health experts said this is not a sustainable long-term solution.Dec 6, 2022, 2:03 PM
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Dec 5, 2022, 5:42 PM
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Health officials make urgent push for flu and COVID shots as hospitals feel the strain
Health officials are making another urgent push to encourage flu and COVID vaccinations, as multiple respiratory viruses swirl around the country.Dec 5, 2022, 5:42 PM
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Dec 2, 2022, 2:08 PM
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Nearly all states reporting 'very high' or 'high' levels of flu-like illness: CDC
New data from the CDC shows that 44 U.S. states are reporting "very high" or "high" levels of flu activity.Dec 2, 2022, 2:08 PM
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Dec 1, 2022, 9:03 PM
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Surgeon General Vivek Murthy advises on flu, RSV and COVID-19
Surgeon General Vivek Murthy spoke with "GMA3" about the upcoming flu season, the so-called "triple threat" and how Americans can best prepare.Dec 1, 2022, 9:03 PM
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Nov 20, 2022, 9:06 AM
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Hospital diaries: Doctors reveal how staff are dealing with surge of respiratory infections
Doctors spoke to ABC News about how they're handling a surge of RSV and flu patients, running out of bed to take care of sick kids and experiencing burnout.Nov 20, 2022, 9:06 AM
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Nov 20, 2022, 9:01 AM
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3 ways you may be able to boost your vaccine response
The most important thing is to get vaccinated no matter the circumstances, doctors say.Nov 20, 2022, 9:01 AM
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Nov 18, 2022, 6:18 PM
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Flu cases, hospitalizations, deaths continue to surge across US
New CDC data released Friday shows flu continues to rage across the U.S. with at least 4.4 million illnesses, 38,000 hospitalizations and 2,100 deaths from influenza.Nov 18, 2022, 6:18 PM
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Nov 15, 2022, 3:23 PM
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Child in California dies of flu and RSV as cases continue to rise
The child was under the age of 5, according to the California Department of Public Health.Nov 15, 2022, 3:23 PM
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Nov 14, 2022, 12:30 PM
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Weekly flu cases, hospitalizations and deaths double for 2nd week in a row
For the second consecutive week, flu cases, hospitalizations and deaths have doubled, according to data from the CDC.Nov 14, 2022, 12:30 PM
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Nov 11, 2022, 8:09 PM
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Flu cases continue to rage across the US while vaccination rates lag
The CDC reports that flu cases have continued to rage across the country.Nov 11, 2022, 8:09 PM
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Nov 7, 2022, 1:48 PM
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Michigan health system restricts visitors under 5 due to spike in RSV, flu cases
Corewell Health East, a hospital system in Michigan, said it is restricting visitors under age 5 due to the surge in RSV and flu cases.Nov 7, 2022, 1:48 PM
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Nov 4, 2022, 9:05 PM
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Flu cases, hospitalizations, deaths nearly doubled in the past week
Flu cases, hospitalizations, and deaths have nearly doubled, with the southeast and south-central regions of the U.S. being hit the hardest.Nov 4, 2022, 9:05 PM
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Nov 4, 2022, 1:33 PM
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Flu vaccine uptake low as influenza, RSV continue to spread: CDC
Flu vaccine uptake is lower this year compared to last year even as the U.S. experiences a surge of respiratory illnesses, the CDC said Friday.Nov 4, 2022, 1:33 PM
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Nov 3, 2022, 6:35 PM
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Pfizer, BioNTech launch phase 1 trial on combined COVID-19 and flu vaccine
Pfizer and BioNTech announced Thursday that they have started a phase 1 trial on a combination COVID-19 and influenza vaccine.Nov 3, 2022, 6:35 PM
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Nov 3, 2022, 11:21 AM
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Indiana school temporarily closes to stop the spread of flu, RSV
An Indiana school announced it is closing for a few days after several students have contracted flu, RSV and COVID-19.Nov 3, 2022, 11:21 AM
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Oct 28, 2022, 6:57 PM
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Flu-related hospitalizations highest in 10 years
Flu season is making an early comeback as flu-related hospitalizations are the highest in over a decade for this point in the season, the CDC says.Oct 28, 2022, 6:57 PM
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Oct 22, 2022, 5:05 PM
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Experts warn of severe upcoming flu season as pediatric hospitals already feel the crush
Hospitals are being inundated with pediatric patients sick with respiratory illnesses.Oct 22, 2022, 5:05 PM
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Oct 18, 2022, 1:09 PM
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Black, Hispanic adults more likely to be hospitalized with flu than white adults
A new CDC report has found that racial and ethnic minorities are hospitalized with the flu at rates much higher than those of white adults.Oct 18, 2022, 1:09 PM
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