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RSV Cases Surge: CDC Urges Vaccination Amid Rising Illnesses

1/1/2025

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RSV cases are on the rise in Louisiana, Massachusetts, and Texas, with alarming positive test rates of 25%, 24%, and 23%. The CDC warns of elevated respiratory illnesses, including COVID-19 and influenza. With vaccination rates lagging, health experts urge the community to prioritize vaccines and maintain good hygiene to protect those most at risk.

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RSV cases are on the rise in Louisiana, Massachusetts, and Texas, with alarming positive test rates of 25%, 24%, and 23%. The CDC warns of elevated respiratory illnesses, including COVID-19 and influenza. With vaccination rates lagging, health experts urge the community to prioritize vaccines and maintain good hygiene to protect those most at risk.