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US Faces Quad-Demic: COVID, Flu, RSV, Norovirus Surge

1/27/2025

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The United States is grappling with a daunting 'quad-demic' this winter, as COVID-19, flu, RSV, and norovirus cases surge. The CDC warns that healthcare systems are under immense pressure. Experts urge everyone to prioritize vaccinations and hygiene to safeguard the most vulnerable and curb the spread of these illnesses amid rising hospitalizations.

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The United States is grappling with a daunting 'quad-demic' this winter, as COVID-19, flu, RSV, and norovirus cases surge. The CDC warns that healthcare systems are under immense pressure. Experts urge everyone to prioritize vaccinations and hygiene to safeguard the most vulnerable and curb the spread of these illnesses amid rising hospitalizations.