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Respiratory Illness

New Travel Warning Issued By CDC As Measles Cases Rise New Travel Warning Issued By CDC As Measles Cases Rise
New Travel Warning Issued By CDC As Measles Cases Rise The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is urging travelers to take precautions because measles cases are rising throughout the world. More international travelers are getting infected with the highly contagious respiratory illness that spreads to others through coughing and sneezing, the agency says. Most people who bring measles into the United States are unvaccinated US residents who get infected during international travel, said the CDC. Cases are rising in many countries around the world. In the United States, 42 new cases have been reported in the last week, mainly among…
Flu Season Described As Worst In Years: Here's What To Know Flu Season Described As Worst In Years: Here's What To Know
Flu Season Described As Worst In Years: Here's What To Know With data showing a significant rise in flu cases nationwide, medical experts are describing it as the worst flu season since before the COVID-19 pandemic. There have been over 24 million flu cases nationwide this season, a 10 percent increase over last year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Overall flu-related hospital visits are up 25 percent. During this season, there have been 310,000 hospitalizations and 13,000 deaths, including at least 55 children. Hospitalizations due to flu also rose, with 8,905 new admissions reported for the week ending S…
Respiratory Illnesses Rising Dramatically In These States: Brand-New Map Respiratory Illnesses Rising Dramatically In These States: Brand-New Map
Respiratory Illnesses Rising Dramatically In These States: Brand-New Map Respiratory illnesses, including COVID-19, influenza, and RSV, are surging across the United States, with healthcare systems feeling the strain as more people seek care for these conditions.  The CDC reported on Monday, Jan. 13 that the nation is experiencing high levels of acute respiratory illnesses, with young children and older adults particularly affected. COVID-19 activity has increased in most areas, fueled by rising emergency department visits, elevated lab test positivity, and high levels of virus detected in wastewater.  Influenza remains widespread, while RSV activity …