Federal health authorities are unveiling their strategies for tackling this year’s respiratory viral season, fueled by the confidence they have in the new preventive medications the U.S. has acquired for the upcoming fall and winter. During a press call, a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) official expressed optimism, stating, “We are better equipped …
Attendance at Kentucky’s Lee County School District dropped to 82% just a few days after the start of the school year on August 9. By Monday, it had fallen further to 81%, and 14 teachers had called out sick. As a result, classes were canceled on Tuesday and Wednesday, and remote learning was planned for …
As we approach the fall and winter months, the U.S. is expecting a new wave of viral protection options for the public. This includes updated COVID-19 vaccines and new preventatives for the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). These treatments will better equip the country to combat the respiratory viral season, during which the flu, COVID-19, and …
As we approach the fall season, it’s important to be mindful of the potential risks posed by seasonal viruses, despite the lingering warmth of summer. On “CBS Mornings,” Dr. Céline Gounder, a CBS News medical contributor and editor-at-large for public health at KFF Health News, shared valuable insights on protecting oneself from COVID-19, respiratory syncytial …
Australia is currently dealing with a surge in pediatric hospital visits due to severe flu symptoms in children, and experts are warning that Canada should take note. According to Australian health data, children make up nearly 75% of hospital admissions since the flu season began in late April. Dr. John Yaremko, a Montreal-based pediatrician, states …