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Health News -- December 12, 2022: Concerns about a tripledemic of the flu, RSV, and COVID-19 are spreading across the country, prompting the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention to once again advise the public to wear face masks inside.
Health professionals worry that the upcoming Christmas and New Year's holidays, when families are anticipated to assemble across the nation, might significantly tax our healthcare system if people don't take the necessary safeguards.
“When you put on your mask for these few weeks during this surge, it is about the people of LA County. it is about every individual, every visitor, our health care workers, essential workers and other people who serve. in addition to vaccination, it is one of the easiest things everyone can do right now,” Dr. Barbara Ferrer, Los Angeles County director of public health, wrote in a press release.
“Our immune system has not been revved up. The vaccine rates are lower. We are a prime sitting target for other respiratory illnesses as we relax our guard down and begin to have contact with other people,” said Dr. Bruce Hirsch, an attending physician in infectious diseases at Northwell Health.
Hospitalization rates are rising across America's medical facilities, and nursing homes are urging residents to take boosters.
Children under six months old who haven't yet developed strong immune systems are most at risk for RSV. According to reports, an RSV vaccination will be accessible by this time next year.
WNCTIMES by Marjorie Farrington
