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Quad-Demic Alert: Surge in Viruses Strains Hospitals Nationwide

2/4/2025

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A looming 'quad-demic' threatens the U.S. as cases of norovirus, influenza, RSV, and H5N1 avian flu surge. Outbreaks are causing school closures and straining hospitals, especially for vulnerable children and the elderly. Health experts urge everyone to prioritize vaccinations and hygiene to fend off these dangerous seasonal illnesses.

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A looming 'quad-demic' threatens the U.S. as cases of norovirus, influenza, RSV, and H5N1 avian flu surge. Outbreaks are causing school closures and straining hospitals, especially for vulnerable children and the elderly. Health experts urge everyone to prioritize vaccinations and hygiene to fend off these dangerous seasonal illnesses.