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Quad-Demic Hits U.S.: 15 Million Infected, 30,000 Dead

1/21/2025

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A quad-demic of flu, COVID-19, RSV, and norovirus is sweeping across the U.S., leading to a staggering 15 million infections and 30,000 deaths this winter. The CDC has identified high levels of respiratory illnesses in 15 states, while vaccination rates languish at just 43.4% among adults. Experts caution that the threat of illness will persist for weeks to come.

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A quad-demic of flu, COVID-19, RSV, and norovirus is sweeping across the U.S., leading to a staggering 15 million infections and 30,000 deaths this winter. The CDC has identified high levels of respiratory illnesses in 15 states, while vaccination rates languish at just 43.4% among adults. Experts caution that the threat of illness will persist for weeks to come.