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Respiratory viruses are rebounding in the United States on the precipice of the end-of-year holidays, with emergency room visits for COVID-19, influenza and respiratory syncytial virus collectively reaching their highest
Respiratory viruses are rebounding in the United States on the precipice of the end-of-year holidays, with emergency room visits for COVID-19, influenza and respiratory syncytial virus collectively reaching their highest levels since February.
It’s not necessarily a sign that another tripledemic is looming, but post-Thanksgiving rates of COVID-19 and influenza continue to rise nationwide. And instead of peaking as health officials hoped, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) cases have plateaued at higher levels.
This report describes the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices' recommendation that all people aged 6 months and older get an updated COVID-19 vaccine.
Newly updated COVID-19 vaccines are now covered by private and public health insurance rather than the federal government. For people who are uninsured or underinsured, a program called Bridge Access covers the cost of the COVID vaccines. If you are trying to get a vaccine and being asked to pay, consider waiting until the end of September, when insurers are required to finalize payment information with providers and pharmacies.