RSV, Flu and COVID

Is a 'quademic' swirling? What you should know about flu, RSV, COVID and norovirus
RSV, respiratory syncytial virus, usually peaks in December and January while infecting the nose, throat and lungs, usually causing mild, cold-like symptoms, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says. Those symptoms make it difficult to distinguish it from the common cold, COVID-19 or influenza.
How Bad Are COVID, Flu and RSV This Winter?
During the COVID pandemic, RSV showed a slightly odd pattern: like flu, it basically disappeared in the 2020–2021 season, likely because of masking and social distancing. But in 2022–2023 it came roaring back and had a large, early peak during the fall. Last year saw a significant surge as well, but it was closer to the timing of a typical season.
Flu, COVID, and RSV: It's Peak Season
Fact checked by Nick Blackmer Despite a temporary freeze on public communications, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) still released weekly updates on respiratory illnesses. Cases of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) have peaked and are beginning to decline in many areas of the United States,
Flu, COVID, RSV symptoms: What to know as Illinois sees ‘notable increase' in viruses
Hospital visits in Illinois due to flu are "quite high," with COVID and RSV also circulating. But what are the symptoms of each?
Flu cases soar in NC as COVID, RSV numbers decline
The good news is that Covid and RSV cases are trending down. However, flu numbers are soaring. WRAL News checked in with Duke Health, UNC and WakeMed. On Monday alone, Duke Health had 146 new cases of the flu. Compare that to a month ago, on Jan. 4, that number was 36.
VA study shows COVID more severe than RSV, flu
A large study of Veterans Affairs (VA) patients in JAMA Internal Medicine shows that, during the 2022 to 2023 season, having COVID-19 was associated with more severe disease outcomes than flu or respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection. Differences became less pronounced, however, during the 2023 to 2024 season.
COVID-19 Linked to More Severe Outcomes Than Flu, RSV in 2022-2023 Season
COVID-19 was associated with more severe disease outcomes than influenza or RSV during the 2022 to 2023 season.
How long is the flu contagious? How long are you contagious with COVID or RSV?
RSV is usually contagious for three to eight days. A patient also may be contagious a day or two before experiencing symptoms, the CDC said. Infants and those with weakened immune systems, however, can pass on RSV for up to four weeks or longer.
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COVID, Flu, and RSV: Which Virus Has the Worst Outcomes?
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Flu cases continue to rise, RSV and COVID rates decrease nationally: The latest on respiratory virus season for week of Feb. 3
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