New combo tests let you check for COVID and flu at home. How well do they work?
The Globe spoke with infectious disease experts about how and when to use the new combo tests. Like a COVID-19 test, the new kits use a nasal swab to tell people if they are sick — within about 15 minutes.
What to know about the difference between COVID-19, the flu and RSV
As the winter season continues, there's an increased chance of infections from COVID-19, influenza and respiratory syncytial virus. But, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention predicted hospitalizations will be similar to or lower than last fall and winter.
Flu, COVID, and RSV: Flu Season Is Here
Flu cases are beginning to rise after a slow start to the season, with respiratory illnesses increasing nationwide in the week ending Dec. 14, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
What's the difference between flu, RSV and COVID-19? How common are they in Pueblo County?
Pueblo County is in "respiratory season." Here's what to know about common respiratory illnesses and their local prevalence.
Wastewater tested for COVID, flu and RSV
The Milwaukee Health Department tracks COVID-19, flu and RSV levels through public wastewater testing. Officials provided a behind-the-scenes look.
COVID, flu and RSV cases rise in Illinois ahead of holiday gatherings: officials
Illinois health officials advised of an uptick in respiratory illnesses on Monday as families geared up for holiday celebrations in the following days.
'A winter wave' of COVID could be coming as America gathers for the holidays
Is COVID going around again? The CDC's wastewater surveillance system suggests the virus is growing in prevalence.
Flu, COVID hit Broadway as 'Gypsy' cancels shows
The Broadway revival of Stephen Sondheim’s Gypsy has canceled three performances this week due to illnesses within the cast ...
'Tis the season for the flu and COVID-19. What to know about respiratory viruses
COVID-19 and influenza cases rose in December in New Mexico, and influenza-like illnesses are expected to continue to climb ...
Are you contagious? Check when you're most likely to spread COVID, the flu and other common illnesses
How long are you contagious after getting COVID, flu, RSV, pneumonia and more? Here's what to know to keep others safe this ...
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Don't get sick, Mississippi: Know the risk for RSV, flu, COVID in your community
Are winter sniffles spreading through your office, school and community like wildfire? Know the difference between symptoms ...
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North Bay health officials address bird flu threat with this advice: Avoid raw dairy products and get your seasonal flu vaccine
After Gov. Gavin Newsom last week declared an emergency stemming from bird flu’s spread in dairy herds, local public health ...
Experts call bird flu outbreak a ‘very different landscape than COVID,’ but remain watchful
This month the California Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency after epidemiologists confirmed the spread of bird ...
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As Louisiana pulls back on promoting COVID, flu shots, state's vaccination rates remain low
Louisiana's vaccine rates for Covid-19 and flu are markedly lower than national vaccination rates, CDC data shows.
Hong Kong logs 3 deaths from 4 severe flu cases, low Covid activity uptick
The Centre for Health Protection also reveals Covid outbreak in elderly care home involving four people from December 15 to ...
Bill Clinton Hospitalized With Flu, Influenza A Surges Throughout U.S.
Former President Bill Clinton was discharged from the hospital after being treated for the flu. Meanwhile, here's the latest ...