The antibody shots are about 80% effective at preventing babies from ending up in intensive care because of RSV. The drugmakers behind them maintain they’re safe.
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Flu cases rise again, while COVID takes a back seat
It’s an unusual winter for respiratory illnesses. The flu is peaking twice: once in early January and again in February. Meanwhile, it’s the mildest COVID winter since the pandemic began.
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Winter illnesses return with a vengeance
The annual winter respiratory virus season is in full force. The number of people catching the flu is skyrocketing, while COVID-19, RSV and other respiratory viral illnesses are also rising.
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Flu and COVID are on the rise, but there are fewer severe COVID cases than last year
Flu is rising, and COVID levels are higher than last season’s peak. But COVID hospitalizations and deaths are down. Nonetheless, COVID is still the most dangerous virus circulating.
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Pediatric cases of RSV packing Rhode Island hospitals
Pediatric hospital beds have been filling up across the country during the month of October – in some cases leading to hours-long wait times.
