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US Faces 'Quadruple Epidemic' as Flu Cases Surge

1/6/2025

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Emergency room visits for influenza in the US have surged to alarming levels, especially in Western states like Oregon, where cases have tripled from last season. With COVID-19 and RSV also on the rise and vaccination rates lagging, health experts are sounding the alarm about a looming "quadruple epidemic" this winter. Stay vigilant!

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Emergency room visits for influenza in the US have surged to alarming levels, especially in Western states like Oregon, where cases have tripled from last season. With COVID-19 and RSV also on the rise and vaccination rates lagging, health experts are sounding the alarm about a looming "quadruple epidemic" this winter. Stay vigilant!