“Tripledemic” Explained: Health Experts on Flu Season and Current Virus Risks
The term "tripledemic" might be unfamiliar, but it points to the concurrent activity of three potent viruses. Medical professionals are concerned that flu, COVID-19, and RSV could surge this autumn, potentially overwhelming emergency hospital units. Dr. Jaime Fergie, the Chief of Infectious Diseases at Driscoll Children's Hospital, noted that with the shifting weather, respiratory illness risks rise. "Currently, we're witnessing a surge in RSV...