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Respiratory virus activity is high as cases increase in US: CDC

Wednesday, January 1 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Respiratory illness activity – a measure of how often conditions like the common cold, flu, COVID-19, and respiratory syncytial virus are diagnosed – is currently "high" in the United States, according to an Read More.

Cases of RSV, flu ticking up among young children in US as respiratory virus season begins

Wednesday, December 4 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Cases of flu and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are ticking up across the United States even as overall respiratory virus activity remains low.Flu activity is increasing slightly among children while RSV activity is elevated in the southern, central and eastern... Read More.

Respiratory illnesses elevated in 38 states, according to CDC

Tuesday, January 9 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Respiratory illness activity is elevated or increasing across most areas of the country, according to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).Some 38 states plus New York City are experiencing "high or very high" levels of... Read More.

Respiratory viruses increasing as Americans prepare to gather for the holidays: CDC

Friday, December 22 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Respiratory virus season has kicked off in the United States as Americans get ready to travel to celebrate the holidays.Flu and COVID-19 emergency department visits and hospitalizations are continuing to increase throughout the United States, while vaccination rates lag, according to... Read More.

15 states seeing ‘high’ or ‘very high’ levels of respiratory illness: CDC

Saturday, December 9 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Respiratory illness activity is elevated or increasing across most areas of the United States, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).In total, 15 states plus New York City are experiencing "high" or "very high" levels of... Read More.

What to know about the respiratory illnesses surging in some parts of China

Tuesday, November 28 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A surge of respiratory illnesses related to flu, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and other infections has been sweeping across some parts of China and mainly infecting children, as the country experiences its first full winter since easing COVID-19 restrictions.Amid media reports... Read More.

Vet shares symptoms of mystery respiratory illness in dogs, answers viewers’ questions

Wednesday, November 22 by ABC News

(LOS ANGELES) -- With cases of a serious respiratory illness affecting dogs on the rise, veterinarians are trying to figure out what is making these canines so sick.The unknown illness has been reported in multiple states, including Oregon, California and Colorado.Dr. Lindsey Ganzer, a... Read More.

How to stay safe over Thanksgiving as respiratory virus activity ticks up in parts of the US

Wednesday, November 22 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Millions of people are getting ready to gather with their family and friends for Thanksgiving, celebrating the holiday in a way that most closely resembles pre-pandemic ways for the first time in more than three years.However, respiratory illness activity -- defined... Read More.

What’s the latest to know about COVID, flu vaccines as respiratory virus season begins?

Thursday, November 2 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- As the United States heads into the cold-weather months, respiratory virus season has also arrived, with cases of influenza and COVID-19 likely to increase.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) currently recommends that everyone 6 months and older stay up-to-date... Read More.

Hospital diaries: Doctors reveal how staff are dealing with surge of respiratory infections

Monday, November 21 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Doctors say some hospitals are reaching their breaking points as cases of flu and RSV continue to rise across the United States.Respiratory viruses have been surging throughout the country, appearing earlier than usual and rapidly increasing every month.According to data from... Read More.

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