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A Staggering Surge of the Flu-the Worst in 10 Years Is Hitting Hospitals Hard Says the CDC
This could be a triple threat, with COVID-19 and RSV adding to the mix.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control estimates that there have been 23,000 hospitalizations and 1,300 deaths from the flu so far this season. Plus, 2.8 million other illnesses.
The CDC reports that cases, hospitalizations, and deaths doubled over the past week.
The season isn’t in full swing until mid-December, peaking in January or February.
Have you gotten your flu shot yet? My husband and I got them last month, along with our COVID booster.
I haven’t had the flu in many years, but I’m glad I got the vaccine. At least our chances of getting the flu are reduced. No guarantees.
Tripledemic
What is that? The flu, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and COVID-19 hitting the U.S. at once.
The flu and RSV are surging early this season, with COVID-19 lagging behind. COVID cases were down over the summer, but experts warn of an impending increase as temperatures fall.
People will be getting together for holiday celebrations and generally spending more time indoors, more…
