During this so-called “quad-demic,” Lee Health and hospitals and health systems across the country are experiencing an influx of patients. Because of the highly contagious nature of these viruses, I ...
In the winter months, it seems few are safe from some kind of illness — flu, COVID-19, norovirus, colds. While many of the germs that cause this misery can circulate throughout the year, scientists ...
The 2024-25 flu season, which started earlier than normal, is expected to reach its peak in coming weeks, state health officials warn. But there’s still time to get vaccinated against the flu, along ...
During cold and flu season, it can be challenging to differentiate illnesses like the common cold, flu, COVID-19, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and norovirus.
This winter, the community has seen a rise in illnesses such as influenza, norovirus “stomach flu”, COVID-19, and RSV, impacting many individuals and families, it was stated in a news release from ...