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Why Are Flu And Other Viral Infection Rates So High This Year?

Science Friday

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Surge of Viral Infections: A Winter Health Crisis

This chapter addresses the sharp rise in viral infections, focusing on record flu cases and increasing rates of norovirus, RSV, and COVID-19. Experts dissect the contributing factors behind this severe flu season, including low vaccination rates and population immunity challenges. Hospital operations are under strain due to the influx of cases, raising critical concerns about treatment options and the interplay between different respiratory viruses.

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