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News Articles: influenza

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Quarantine didn't weaken our immunity. But here's why experts encourage annual shots against viruses

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say 56% of Georgians are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. But only a quarter got the updated variant-targeting shots this flu season.  

December 22, 2022
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  • Ellen Eldridge
A calendar with a red thumbtack marking the date to get a flu shot

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A continuing wave of flu, RSV and COVID-19 could pack Georgia hospitals around Christmas holidays

Experts warn winter could bring a spike in flu, RSV and COVID-19 cases. Respiratory illness rates are high and continue to overwhelm hospitals. 

December 12, 2022
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By:
  • Ellen Eldridge
It can be hard to find children's fever-reducing medication in some areas. At a Bed Bath & Beyond in Washington, D.C., on Thursday, a few products were in stock while others were sold out.

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Thanks to the 'tripledemic,' it can be hard to find kids' fever-reducing medicines

Makers of products like Children's Tylenol say they're trying to keep up with big demand as RSV, flu, and COVID spread. But medical experts note that kids' fevers don't always call for medicine.

December 05, 2022
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By:
  • Laurel Wamsley
From left: 1) Colored scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a human cell infected with H3N2 flu virus (gold filamentous particles). 2) Scanning electron micrograph of human respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) virions (colorized blue) that are shedding from the surface of human lung epithelial cells. 3) Transmission electron micrograph of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron virus particles (gold).

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Experts are concerned Thanksgiving gatherings could accelerate a 'tripledemic'

As the holiday approaches, infectious disease specialists are bracing for the possibility that big family get-togethers and travel will propel the spread of RSV, flu and COVID-19.

November 23, 2022
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  • Rob Stein

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Holiday travel could prolong respiratory disease outbreaks of flu, RSV

Concerns over high cases of two common respiratory viruses have doctors encouraging vaccinations and precautionary measures leading into the holiday season. Doctors are blaming high case rates on “immunity debt.”

November 23, 2022
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By:
  • Sofi Gratas
Health experts agree that the unseasonably early surges of RSV cases, especially among children, are a consequence of lifting COVID-19 precautions, which served to protect the public from a variety of viruses.

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  • Health

RSV is surging. Here's what to watch for and answers about treatment options

Doctors say they are seeing an unprecedented number of cases. How concerned should parents be? Why are young children so vulnerable? What's causing this year's outbreak? We offer some answers.

November 02, 2022
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By:
  • Vanessa Romo
A pharmacist gives a girl a bandaid after a vaccine shot

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  • Children's Health

High rates of respiratory illness in Georgia are filling ERs with sick children

Masking over the last two years slowed the spread of respiratory illnesses like influenza and RSV. But now, emergency rooms are filling with pediatric patients. 

October 18, 2022
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By:
  • Ellen Eldridge
Gustavo Perez got his influenza vaccine from pharmacist Patricia Pernal in early September during an event hosted by the Chicago Department of Public Health at the city's Southwest Senior Center. This year's flu season may strike earlier and harder than usual, experts warn. A flu shot's your best protection.

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  • Health

How to time your flu shot for best protection

Some flu experts are urging many people to get their shots earlier than usual this year because of the potential for an early, possibly severe flu season. But what's the best timing for you?

October 01, 2022
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By:
  • Rob Stein
Health officials are predicting this winter could see an active flu season on top of potential COVID surges. In short, it's a good year to be a respiratory virus. Left: Image of SARS-CoV-2 omicron virus particles (pink) replicating within an infected cell (teal). Right: Image of an inactive H3N2 influenza virus.

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Flu is expected to flare up in U.S. this winter, raising fears of a 'twindemic'

After virtually disappearing for the last two years, there are troubling clues that the flu could come roaring back this year, to cause trouble alongside COVID.

September 23, 2022
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By:
  • Rob Stein
A pharmacy in New York City offers vaccines for COVID-19 and flu. Some researchers argue that the two diseases may pose similar risks of dying for those infected.

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Scientists debate how lethal COVID is. Some say it's now less risky than flu

They argue the threat posed by COVID has lessened because of preexisting immunity and access to treatment. Plus, some deaths may be incorrectly blamed on COVID. Others caution it's too soon to tell.

September 17, 2022
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By:
  • Rob Stein
Waterfowl and the raptors that dine on them, like this bald eagle and snow goose, have both been killed by the new bird flu virus.

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  • Science

A worrisome new bird flu is spreading in American birds and may be here to stay

Scientists are tracking a deadly bird flu outbreak that has infected wild birds in more than 30 states. Purging the nation's poultry supply may not be enough to keep the virus from sticking around.

April 09, 2022
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  • Nell Greenfieldboyce

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  • Health

5 Ways To Stop Summer Colds From Making The Rounds In Your Family

Run-of-the-mill runny noses and coughs are back, after a break during the pandemic's height, when so many of us were circulating less and wearing masks. Here's how to keep household viruses at bay.

June 16, 2021
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By:
  • Selena Simmons-Duffin
An infant receives a MMR vaccine in the leg.

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  • Health

CDC, Local Docs Say Don't Put Off Routine Childhood Vaccinations Against Measles, Whooping Cough

Last year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported a drop in routine childhood vaccinations as families stayed home to slow the spread of coronavirus. Now, they’re being reminded to not let those vaccines lapse.

April 26, 2021
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  • Ellen Eldridge
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Facebook To Reject Ads Discouraging Flu Vaccination

Facebook's goal is to help messages about the safety and efficacy of vaccines reach a broad group of people, while prohibiting ads with misinformation that could harm public health efforts.

October 13, 2020
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  • Ellen Eldridge
Is that sneezing or coughing fit a sign of allergies, a cold, the flu or COVID-19? If you also have a fever — a temperature above 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit or higher — those symptoms probably signal infection and not just allergies acting up. (Wait 30 minutes after eating or drinking to get an accurate measurement.)

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  • Health

Allergies, Colds, Flu And COVID-19: How To Best Prep For Fall's 'Sick Season'

Coughs, sore throats and runny noses are common in fall and winter, and they rarely signal dire disease. But with COVID-19 a threat this year and flu an annual hazard, here's what you need to know.

October 07, 2020
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  • Kristen Kendrick
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