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After an initial surge at the start of the season, flu cases are now declining in many parts of the US

Week saw six times more hospitalizations than a comparable week over the last decade. so we have not really been ready for this kind of severe onslaught of not just flu but obviously also were still deep inside this on going covid pandemic and also rsv and particularly for little kids. so weve not been fully prepared for this. >> flu cases have eased across much of the country in the past week. now is that just because were in between holidays? do you expect to see another surge once this holida...

Were in between holidays? do you expect to see another surge once everyone has finished socializing? >> this is what happened before covid, as well, that we saw viral illnesses peak in the winter, and things got worse after lots of celebrations, and people traveling and coming together. so i would not be surprised. in fact, i think we should expect to see viral illnesses incross after the holidays. and my reminder to people as they gather, remember what happens after the holidays matter, as well...

But if you have any questions, if you are worried about this infection, always make sure you seek care. urgent cares are also during during the holiday weekend. >> my best friends grandmother would say have a hot toddy, that will help cure your cold. it felt like it worked, i dont know. >> absolutely, yes. >> can i ask you about whats happening with flu cases? we are seeing that the numbers are easing across the united states in the past week. is there a reason for that? or should we expect kind...

And cases of the flu and rsv are still hitting familis hard. >> reporter: covid cases are climbing across the country. tonight, recorded infections topping 100 million. that number likely far higher due to unreported at home testing. hospitalizations and deaths are up too. >> holidays actually represent a superspreading event. what we want to do is make sure were reducing to limit a possible surge in january. >> reporter: flu cases still high but declining in most areas. and cases of rsv that ha...

And intervene as early as possible. >> reporter: and with christmas just days away, health officials urging americans to take the early and relentless spread of respiratory viruses seriously, as hospitals across the country cope with a crush of patients. >> outs not just a covid problem. were dealing with covid, the flu, rsv. and other issues that we get normally at this time of the year. >> reporter: and with covid cases and hospitalizations spiking 40% since thanksgiving, doctors concerned abo...

Monroe County flu cases are on the decline.

Monroe County flu cases are on the decline.

Systems rather than -- now you see everybody getting sick with the flu because our immune systems are down. no masks. >> the mask advisory comes as hospital, bill, are busy taking care of patients sick with flu, covid and rsv. the tripledemic doctors have warned about for weeks. at least 15 million people have been sick with the flu so far this season. leading to 150,000 hospitalizations and more than 9,000 deaths. that spike in illnesses coming just in time for the busy holiday season. here is ...

0 adolescence. >> i was severely depressed and it just kept getting more severe as i got older. >> there are a lot of ways to relieve pain, mental pain, we should use that and focus on the least invasive first option. >> how long should a doctor wait before intervening? what should the intervention be and how much therapy is required first? the answers to these questions remain a big debate in the medical community, bill and dana. >> bill: thank you, doctor. >> dana: fox news alert. two days to ...