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Ahead of a possible ‘tripledemic,’ pediatrician shares what to know about getting kids vaccinated

Wednesday, September 13 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- With kids back in school, COVID hospitalizations on the rise across the country and flu season right around the corner, health experts say now is the time to get young people vaccinated.In addition to COVID-19 and flu, another respiratory virus, RSV,... Read More.

At-home kit available to test for the ‘tripledemic’ of viruses in circulation

Wednesday, December 21 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- As the country faces a rise in COVID, flu and RSV, there is a testing kit that the FDA authorized in May that is one swab for all three viruses.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that there have been... Read More.

After fears of ‘tripledemic,’ RSV on the downturn as flu and COVID pick up

Saturday, December 17 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Despite fears of a potential "tripledemic," at least one of three viruses circulating in the United States seems to be trending downward.Cases of respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, appear to have peaked in mid-November and are now declining, according to data... Read More.

Moms forced to make ‘tough’ decisions amid ‘tripledemic’

Thursday, December 15 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Parents across social media are speaking out about their families' firsthand experiences as the ongoing "tripledemic" of respiratory syncytial virus, influenza and coronavirus continues to spread across the U.S.According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, multiple regions of the... Read More.

Pediatrician and mom shares the protections she’s taking amid ‘tripledemic’ of flu, RSV and COVID-19

Tuesday, December 6 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez says she knows firsthand the worry that comes with being a parent amid what some health experts are calling a "tripledemic," with high rates of flu, respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, and COVID-19.Bracho-Sanchez is a pediatrician at Columbia... Read More.

Mom describes daughter’s hospitalization with RSV amid warnings of holiday ‘tripledemic’ surge

Tuesday, November 29 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A New York mother is sharing details of her daughter's battle with RSV, a respiratory virus that health officials warn may continue to spread this holiday season, along with the flu and COVID-19.Anita Binayi-Ghiam said her 3-year-old daughter Ella began having... Read More.

Is the US facing a potential ‘tripledemic’ of flu, RSV and COVID-19?

Wednesday, October 26 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- As summer ended and the United States headed into the fall and winter, doctors were worried Americans would see a "twindemic" -- a situation in which both flu and COVID-19 spread at the same time.But experts told ABC News the country... Read More.

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