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Midwest Faces Surge in Flu, RSV, and COVID-19

1/13/2025

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In Indiana, alarming wastewater tests reveal soaring levels of influenza A, RSV, and COVID-19, with the Midwest at the forefront of the outbreak. Vulnerable communities are at heightened risk. To combat this surge, experts urge handwashing, disinfecting, and staying home when ill. While vaccinations are advised for specific groups, a norovirus vaccine is still in development.

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Story summary

In Indiana, alarming wastewater tests reveal soaring levels of influenza A, RSV, and COVID-19, with the Midwest at the forefront of the outbreak. Vulnerable communities are at heightened risk. To combat this surge, experts urge handwashing, disinfecting, and staying home when ill. While vaccinations are advised for specific groups, a norovirus vaccine is still in development.