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Pfizer’s RSV vaccine shows potential to protect high-risk adults ages 18-59

Tue, 2024-04-09 09:32 — mike kraft

Pfizer’s RSV vaccine shows potential to protect high-risk adults ages 18-59, widening possible use

A vaccine from Pfizer showed the potential to protect adults ages 18 to 59 who are at increased risk of getting severely sick from respiratory syncytial virus in a late stage clinical trial, the company said Tuesday.

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Wastewater testing indicates COVID-19 is waning but other viruses are still hanging around

Mon, 2024-03-18 10:57 — mike kraft
COVID-19 is waning but these viruses are still hanging around as we head into early spring While wastewater surveillance data shows COVID-19 cases falling, it reveals other respiratory and stomach viruses are picking up. Adrianna Rodriguez, USA TODAY USA TODAY

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US flu activity continues brisk as COVID indicators decline further

Mon, 2024-03-18 10:39 — mike kraft
Brisk US flu activity continues as COVID indicators drop further The nation's flu activity remained elevated last week, with an increase in test positivity, as levels of two other respiratory viruses—COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)—continued their steady declines, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said in updates today. CIDRAP

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

Wed, 2024-03-13 12:19 — mike kraft
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

Mon, 2024-03-11 10:58 — mike kraft
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

Thu, 2024-02-01 11:30 — mike kraft
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

Mon, 2024-01-29 09:39 — mike kraft
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

Tue, 2024-01-23 19:31 — mike kraft
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

Fri, 2024-01-19 18:16 — mike kraft
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

Fri, 2024-01-12 12:12 — mike kraft
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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