Huntington Beach, a city in California, recently made headlines for its council’s decision to ban mask and COVID vaccine mandates. This move comes as concerns rise about a potential “tripledemic,” with the virus, flu, and RSV all on the rise. The majority Republican mayor and city council were behind the ban, which passed by a …
Doctors across the United States are being warned about a surge in cases of a potentially severe respiratory virus. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has informed healthcare professionals that the rising rates of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in Florida and Georgia indicate the start of the respiratory virus season. The Food and …
As classes commence, the occurrence of illnesses during back-to-school season inevitably rises. However, experts assert that there are strategies to safeguard students. According to Dr. Evelyn Chan, a pediatrician and CEO of Smileyscope, “When kids are in close proximity to each other, there tends to be an increase in infections, often leading to clusters of …
With the rise of COVID-19 cases nationwide, health experts are calling for mask mandates to be reinstated in schools to prevent the spread of the virus and other respiratory illnesses. Mask mandates were phased out across the country last year, but as fall approaches and concerns over a “tridemic” grow, experts argue that masks could …
As summer comes to an end in Canada, doctors are preparing for a potential “tripledemic” of influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and COVID-19, which signifies the upcoming respiratory flu season. Last year’s flu season saw a surge in all three respiratory viruses, particularly among children, leading to increased hospitalizations and emergency room visits due to …
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 …
In a groundbreaking development, U.S. regulators have granted approval for the first ever vaccine against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) for pregnant women. This vaccine, called Abrysvo and manufactured by Pfizer, aims to protect infants from severe cases of RSV during their first six months of life. RSV is a particularly dangerous respiratory infection that often …
US regulators have given their approval for the first RSV vaccine for pregnant women. This groundbreaking vaccine will provide protection against the dangerous respiratory infection to newborns. RSV is notorious for causing respiratory issues in babies during the fall and winter seasons, leading to hospitalizations. Pfizer’s maternal vaccination has been cleared by the Food and …
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted approval for the first vaccine designed to protect infants from infections. This groundbreaking vaccine, named Abrysvo, is administered to pregnant mothers during their third trimester to ensure that newborns are protected from the moment they are born. Developed by Pfizer, Abrysvo is a single-dose injection that is …