Concern continues over respiratory diseases such as COVID, flu, RSV
We are now on the tail end of respiratory viral infection season, but doctors say we are not yet in the clear. CBS 2's Marybel Gonzalez reports.
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We are now on the tail end of respiratory viral infection season, but doctors say we are not yet in the clear. CBS 2's Marybel Gonzalez reports.
The new JN.1 variant is to blame for the latest spike.
COVID-19, the flu, and RSV are all hitting hard. In particular as COVID cases gradually increase, health leaders are reminding people to take the necessary precautions in protecting themselves. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.
Rush is also adjusting visiting hours and the number of visitors permitted.
The health system is again requiring masks amid a rise in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations.
Doctors say symptoms for this variant are similar to previous strains and the best protection is to get vaccinated, test yourself before large family gatherings and if you feel sick, stay home.
In the last four weeks, hospitalizations are skyrocketing for the flu, RSV and COVID-19.
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"COVID-19 hospitalizations are rising quickly," the CDC said, and the new variant JN.1 is making up an increasing share of cases.
Researchers estimated that through June 2022, if the U.S. moved at a faster pace to approve it and get people boosted, an estimated 29,000 lives could have been saved -- matching Israel's uptake and speed.
Researchers estimated that through June 2022, if the U.S. moved at a faster pace to approve it and get people boosted, an estimated 29,000 lives could have been saved.
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The spike is just one of the reasons the feds are now making free COVID tests available again.
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The new shots are similar to previously approved formulas but were updated to target strains of the virus descended from Omicron.
The new COVID-19 vaccines for fall 2023 started rolling out this week.
Shots will be free at city-run clinics and federally qualified-health centers. People with private insurance should go to a pharmacy or doctor's office.
City health officials are urging everyone to get vaccinated heading into the fall. The new vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna are updated to tackle the COVID variants circulating across the U.S. right now.
Reformulated vaccine is already available at some pharmacies and will be more widely accessible starting next week.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended all Americans age 6 months and older get the latest COVID-19 vaccine. They could be available as soon as Wednesday, but there are still questions. Does everyone really need a shot? And what will they cost?
