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- The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports RSV activity is higher than expected as spring begins.
- Infants and children under four are most affected, though most RSV cases remain mild.
- Preventive options, including vaccines for seniors and pregnant women, are available to reduce risk.
- The cicada variant is a new COVID-19 strain with mutations that may evade some immunity, underscoring planning for respiratory seasons.
