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U.S. expanding airport nasal swabbing to Chicago and Miami

Submitted by mike kraft on Wed, 2024-03-13 12:19

U.S. airport nasal swabbing expanding to Chicago and Miami The nation's top public health agency is expanding a program that tests international travelers for COVID-19 and other infectious diseases. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention program asks arriving international passengers to volunteer to have their noses swabbed and answer questions about their travel. The program operates at six airports and on Tuesday, the CDC said it was adding two more — Chicago’s O’Hare and Miami. Yahoo News

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US respiratory virus levels continue to ebb --except for the flu

Submitted by mike kraft on Mon, 2024-03-11 10:58

Except for flu, US respiratory virus levels continue to ebb Respiratory virus activity in the United States loosened its grip more last week, as COVID-19 activity continues to decline and a few regions of the country fell below their baselines for flu, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said in its updates today. CIDRAP

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Diagnosing COVID-19 vs RSV, Flu --some guidance

Submitted by mike kraft on Thu, 2024-02-01 11:30

Respiratory Virus Surge: Diagnosing COVID-19 vs RSV, Flu Amid the current winter wave surge of respiratory virus cases, how challenging is it for physician's to distinguish between, diagnose, and treat COVID-19 vs RSV and influenza? Kelly Wairimu Davis Medscape

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U.S. COVID, RSV activity still high but continues ebb post holidays

Submitted by mike kraft on Mon, 2024-01-29 09:39

COVID, RSV continue post-holiday drop, but respiratory illnesses still high Positive cases of COVID-19 and RSV appear to be on a sustained decline. Tina Reed Axios

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COVID, flu and other viruses can lead to increases risk of heart problems --doctors

Submitted by mike kraft on Tue, 2024-01-23 19:31

Why Americans may be at risk of heart problems as COVID, flu spread: Expert As COVID, flu and other viruses continue spreading, an expert says respiratory illness season can lead to an increased risk of heart problems for many Americans. ABC News ABC News

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Advice on staying health during cold, flu and COVID season

Submitted by mike kraft on Fri, 2024-01-19 18:16

How to stay healthy during cold, flu and COVID-19 season Getting through winter healthy means trying to protect yourself from respiratory viruses. January can be the worst month for these illnesses and vaccination rates are low. AP News

January can be the worst month for these illnesses. With vaccination rates low, what can you do to protect yourself from respiratory viruses, including influenza, COVID-19 and RSV?

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Covid, flu vaccination rates are "incredibly low"--WHO

Submitted by mike kraft on Fri, 2024-01-12 12:12

WHO sees 'incredibly low' COVID, flu vaccination rates as cases surge Death rates have also ticked up among older adults in some regions, but remain far below the COVID pandemic peak. Jennifer Rigby,Julie Steenhuysen Reuters

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Spain's government proposed a nationwide mask mandate in hospitals and health clinics; Italy says respiratory illness infection rates had hit a record

Submitted by mike kraft on Mon, 2024-01-08 17:29

Spain considers nationwide hospital mask rule, as flu, COVID hit Europe Italy said respiratory illness infection rates had hit a record, as flu and COVID spread across Europe. Reuters Reuters

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U.S. respiratory virus infections continue to build following the winter holidays.

Submitted by mike kraft on Mon, 2024-01-08 17:20

After winter holidays, respiratory virus activity continues to build across the US | CNN The first look at trends following most of the winter holidays shows that seasonal virus activity remains elevated and continues to rise across the United States, according to data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. As infections and hospitalizations mount, the CDC continues to emphasize the importance of vaccination — and the value of treatment to avoid severe disease. Deidre McPhillips CNN

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Researchers investigate why vaccines are less effective in some older adults

Submitted by mike kraft on Mon, 2024-01-08 10:33

Researchers investigate why vaccines don't work as well in some older adults An important aspect to aging is how the immune system changes over time. Such changes have consequences, and they contribute to the greater risk for severe infections and other diseases such as cancer ... Mark Wanner Medical Xpress

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U.S. expanding airport nasal swabbing to Chicago and Miami

US respiratory virus levels continue to ebb --except for the flu

Diagnosing COVID-19 vs RSV, Flu --some guidance

U.S. COVID, RSV activity still high but continues ebb post holidays

COVID, flu and other viruses can lead to increases risk of heart problems --doctors

Advice on staying health during cold, flu and COVID season

January can be the worst month for these illnesses. With vaccination rates low, what can you do to protect yourself from respiratory viruses, including influenza, COVID-19 and RSV?

Covid, flu vaccination rates are "incredibly low"--WHO

Spain's government proposed a nationwide mask mandate in hospitals and health clinics; Italy says respiratory illness infection rates had hit a record

U.S. respiratory virus infections continue to build following the winter holidays.

Researchers investigate why vaccines are less effective in some older adults

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