USA: Respiratory virus activity in the US is high, driven by influenza and RSV. COVID remains relatively low but is rising.
Flu positivity is 24.7%, with 8 recent child deaths linked to influenza A (H3N2).
RSV-related ED visits and hospitalisations in children aged 0–4 are increasing.
Flu positivity is 24.7%, with 8 recent child deaths linked to influenza A (H3N2).
RSV-related ED visits and hospitalisations in children aged 0–4 are increasing.
US respiratory virus activity reaches high levels as flu, RSV spread
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January 10, 2026 at 4:21 AM
USA: Respiratory virus activity in the US is high, driven by influenza and RSV. COVID remains relatively low but is rising.
Flu positivity is 24.7%, with 8 recent child deaths linked to influenza A (H3N2).
RSV-related ED visits and hospitalisations in children aged 0–4 are increasing.
Flu positivity is 24.7%, with 8 recent child deaths linked to influenza A (H3N2).
RSV-related ED visits and hospitalisations in children aged 0–4 are increasing.
Among adults 60 years of age or older, the RSVpreF vaccine reduced the incidence of hospitalization for RSV-related respiratory tract disease as compared with no vaccine.
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RSV Prefusion F Vaccine for Prevention of Hospitalization in Older Adults | NEJM
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) can cause serious illness in older adults. The bivalent
RSV prefusion F protein–based vaccine (RSVpreF) has been shown to prevent RSV-associated
respiratory illnes...
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January 11, 2026 at 8:07 PM
Among adults 60 years of age or older, the RSVpreF vaccine reduced the incidence of hospitalization for RSV-related respiratory tract disease as compared with no vaccine.
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Among adults 60 years of age or older, the RSVpreF vaccine reduced the incidence of hospitalization for RSV-related respiratory tract disease @nejm.org
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January 9, 2026 at 2:35 AM
Among adults 60 years of age or older, the RSVpreF vaccine reduced the incidence of hospitalization for RSV-related respiratory tract disease @nejm.org
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Nirsevimab vs RSVpreF Vaccine for Respiratory Syncytial Virus–Related Hospitalization in Newborns
In this French nationwide study, infant immunization with nirsevimab was associated with a lower risk of RSV-related hospitalization compared with maternal vaccination with the RSVpreF vaccine
In this French nationwide study, infant immunization with nirsevimab was associated with a lower risk of RSV-related hospitalization compared with maternal vaccination with the RSVpreF vaccine
Nirsevimab vs RSVpreF Vaccine for Respiratory Syncytial Virus–Related Hospitalization in Newborns
This population-based study used data from the French National Health Data System to compare risk associations for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)–related infant hospitalization and other outcomes a...
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December 28, 2025 at 3:21 AM
Nirsevimab vs RSVpreF Vaccine for Respiratory Syncytial Virus–Related Hospitalization in Newborns
In this French nationwide study, infant immunization with nirsevimab was associated with a lower risk of RSV-related hospitalization compared with maternal vaccination with the RSVpreF vaccine
In this French nationwide study, infant immunization with nirsevimab was associated with a lower risk of RSV-related hospitalization compared with maternal vaccination with the RSVpreF vaccine
Newborn #nirsevimab immunization was associated with lower risks of RSV-related hospitalization and severe outcomes compared to maternal #RSVpreF vaccination.
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December 26, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Newborn #nirsevimab immunization was associated with lower risks of RSV-related hospitalization and severe outcomes compared to maternal #RSVpreF vaccination.
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Newborn #nirsevimab immunization was associated with lower risks of RSV-related hospitalization and severe outcomes compared to maternal #RSVpreF vaccination.
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December 24, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Newborn #nirsevimab immunization was associated with lower risks of RSV-related hospitalization and severe outcomes compared to maternal #RSVpreF vaccination.
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A French study published yesterday in JAMA finds that, compared with maternal Abrysvo RSV vaccination, passive infant immunization with nirsevimab was associated with lower risks of RSV-related hospitalization
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Nirsevimab vs RSVpreF Vaccine for Respiratory Syncytial Virus–Related Hospitalization in Newborns
This population-based study used data from the French National Health Data System to compare risk associations for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)–related infant hospitalization and other outcomes a...
jamanetwork.com
December 23, 2025 at 3:33 PM
A French study published yesterday in JAMA finds that, compared with maternal Abrysvo RSV vaccination, passive infant immunization with nirsevimab was associated with lower risks of RSV-related hospitalization
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Newborn #nirsevimab immunization was associated with lower risks of RSV-related hospitalization and severe outcomes compared to maternal #RSVpreF vaccination.
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December 22, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Newborn #nirsevimab immunization was associated with lower risks of RSV-related hospitalization and severe outcomes compared to maternal #RSVpreF vaccination.
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Almost 4 year old developed a croupy cough and popped a 102 fever today, and was just an overall ass hole
She’s also RSV positive 🙃🙃🙃
Related note: buy the German combo Covid/flu and RSV tests from Altruan!!! only one swab for all three tests
She’s also RSV positive 🙃🙃🙃
Related note: buy the German combo Covid/flu and RSV tests from Altruan!!! only one swab for all three tests
December 21, 2025 at 3:28 AM
Almost 4 year old developed a croupy cough and popped a 102 fever today, and was just an overall ass hole
She’s also RSV positive 🙃🙃🙃
Related note: buy the German combo Covid/flu and RSV tests from Altruan!!! only one swab for all three tests
She’s also RSV positive 🙃🙃🙃
Related note: buy the German combo Covid/flu and RSV tests from Altruan!!! only one swab for all three tests
Flu cases continue to increase in Canada https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/article/canada-saw-highest-percentage-of-positive-flu-cases-in-last-three-seasons-health-agency-report/
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December 20, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Flu cases continue to increase in Canada https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/article/canada-saw-highest-percentage-of-positive-flu-cases-in-last-three-seasons-health-agency-report/
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📰Flu, COVID, RSV updates
☹️SARS-CoV-2 causes low white blood cells for 20 months
💉COVID vaccine reduces all cause mortality for 4 years
🧠Mild COVID causes transient brain ischemia
& much more buff.ly/V1M00u0
#medsky 🛟😷🧪
📰Flu, COVID, RSV updates
☹️SARS-CoV-2 causes low white blood cells for 20 months
💉COVID vaccine reduces all cause mortality for 4 years
🧠Mild COVID causes transient brain ischemia
& much more buff.ly/V1M00u0
#medsky 🛟😷🧪
December 14, 2025 at 9:54 PM
✨Please share! My newsletter is out.
📰Flu, COVID, RSV updates
☹️SARS-CoV-2 causes low white blood cells for 20 months
💉COVID vaccine reduces all cause mortality for 4 years
🧠Mild COVID causes transient brain ischemia
& much more buff.ly/V1M00u0
#medsky 🛟😷🧪
📰Flu, COVID, RSV updates
☹️SARS-CoV-2 causes low white blood cells for 20 months
💉COVID vaccine reduces all cause mortality for 4 years
🧠Mild COVID causes transient brain ischemia
& much more buff.ly/V1M00u0
#medsky 🛟😷🧪
In Australia:
"COVID-19 has been the leading cause of acute respiratory infection related mortality across the majority of 2023-2025."
🔸Registered deaths by 31 October 2025
🔹2025 - COVID: 2,004
🔹2025 - Influenza: 1,385
🔹2025 - RSV: 506
Source: www.abs.gov.au/statistics/h...
"COVID-19 has been the leading cause of acute respiratory infection related mortality across the majority of 2023-2025."
🔸Registered deaths by 31 October 2025
🔹2025 - COVID: 2,004
🔹2025 - Influenza: 1,385
🔹2025 - RSV: 506
Source: www.abs.gov.au/statistics/h...
December 8, 2025 at 12:20 AM
In Australia:
"COVID-19 has been the leading cause of acute respiratory infection related mortality across the majority of 2023-2025."
🔸Registered deaths by 31 October 2025
🔹2025 - COVID: 2,004
🔹2025 - Influenza: 1,385
🔹2025 - RSV: 506
Source: www.abs.gov.au/statistics/h...
"COVID-19 has been the leading cause of acute respiratory infection related mortality across the majority of 2023-2025."
🔸Registered deaths by 31 October 2025
🔹2025 - COVID: 2,004
🔹2025 - Influenza: 1,385
🔹2025 - RSV: 506
Source: www.abs.gov.au/statistics/h...
We're back, baby! #altMMWR returns after 7 weeks
Our first paper looks at nirsevimab's effectiveness against RSV-related intensive care unit admissions among babies 👶
Tl;dr: it works! ~80% effectiveness for both of these outcomes
www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes...
For our fellow nerds,🧵👇
Our first paper looks at nirsevimab's effectiveness against RSV-related intensive care unit admissions among babies 👶
Tl;dr: it works! ~80% effectiveness for both of these outcomes
www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes...
For our fellow nerds,🧵👇
Nirsevimab Effectiveness Against Intensive Care Unit ...
This report describes a multicenter case-control investigation that found nirsevimab was 80% effective at preventing RSV-associated ICU admissions among infants.
www.cdc.gov
November 20, 2025 at 11:44 PM
We're back, baby! #altMMWR returns after 7 weeks
Our first paper looks at nirsevimab's effectiveness against RSV-related intensive care unit admissions among babies 👶
Tl;dr: it works! ~80% effectiveness for both of these outcomes
www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes...
For our fellow nerds,🧵👇
Our first paper looks at nirsevimab's effectiveness against RSV-related intensive care unit admissions among babies 👶
Tl;dr: it works! ~80% effectiveness for both of these outcomes
www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes...
For our fellow nerds,🧵👇
GOOD NEWS: Earlier this year the requirement for US hospitals to report key COVID data to the federal government ended.
1000s of activists submitted comments to CMS, & now hospitals will be required to report key COVID, flu, & RSV data again outside of public health emergencies.
Advocacy works!
1000s of activists submitted comments to CMS, & now hospitals will be required to report key COVID, flu, & RSV data again outside of public health emergencies.
Advocacy works!
August 8, 2024 at 4:14 AM
GOOD NEWS: Earlier this year the requirement for US hospitals to report key COVID data to the federal government ended.
1000s of activists submitted comments to CMS, & now hospitals will be required to report key COVID, flu, & RSV data again outside of public health emergencies.
Advocacy works!
1000s of activists submitted comments to CMS, & now hospitals will be required to report key COVID, flu, & RSV data again outside of public health emergencies.
Advocacy works!
Although RSV & HMPV are closely related viruses, we found differences in the clinical features of adults with HMPV patients presenting with more flu-like symptoms & viral pneumonia. Peripheral🩸 gene expression of hospitalized HMPV-infected patients also differed vs those hospitalized RSV infections
July 17, 2025 at 5:43 AM
Although RSV & HMPV are closely related viruses, we found differences in the clinical features of adults with HMPV patients presenting with more flu-like symptoms & viral pneumonia. Peripheral🩸 gene expression of hospitalized HMPV-infected patients also differed vs those hospitalized RSV infections
Data show a single dose of nirsevimab (Beyfortus) cut RSV‑related infant hospitalizations by about 80% in a review of 50 studies; CDC recommends a 50 mg dose for babies under 11 lb. https://getnews.me/single-dose-antibody-nirsevimab-cuts-infant-rsv-hospitalizations-by-80/ #nirsevimab #rsv
October 6, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Data show a single dose of nirsevimab (Beyfortus) cut RSV‑related infant hospitalizations by about 80% in a review of 50 studies; CDC recommends a 50 mg dose for babies under 11 lb. https://getnews.me/single-dose-antibody-nirsevimab-cuts-infant-rsv-hospitalizations-by-80/ #nirsevimab #rsv
If these measures were everywhere & indoor pollution was treated with same severity as drinking water pollution, would it still be endemic?
Or would it be endemic like cholera is endemic in US, EU, Canada?
Or would it be endemic like cholera is endemic in US, EU, Canada?
December 1, 2024 at 7:34 AM
If these measures were everywhere & indoor pollution was treated with same severity as drinking water pollution, would it still be endemic?
Or would it be endemic like cholera is endemic in US, EU, Canada?
Or would it be endemic like cholera is endemic in US, EU, Canada?
Become a flu, covid and RSV watcher!
"You can help public health officials identify where and when viruses like flu and COVID-19 may be circulating. Just answer a few quick health-related questions each week, whether you're feeling sick or healthy." #Alberta #yeg #yyc
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"You can help public health officials identify where and when viruses like flu and COVID-19 may be circulating. Just answer a few quick health-related questions each week, whether you're feeling sick or healthy." #Alberta #yeg #yyc
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FluWatchers - Canada.ca
FluWatchers is an online health surveillance system that helps monitor the spread of flu-like illness across Canada.
www.canada.ca
December 29, 2024 at 3:19 PM
Become a flu, covid and RSV watcher!
"You can help public health officials identify where and when viruses like flu and COVID-19 may be circulating. Just answer a few quick health-related questions each week, whether you're feeling sick or healthy." #Alberta #yeg #yyc
www.canada.ca/en/public-he...
"You can help public health officials identify where and when viruses like flu and COVID-19 may be circulating. Just answer a few quick health-related questions each week, whether you're feeling sick or healthy." #Alberta #yeg #yyc
www.canada.ca/en/public-he...
Remember when I said my Vietnam was when husband was on nights,infant had RSV/was desatting into the 80’s and required upright sleeping in my arms after each coughing fit?
I TAKE IT ALL BACK😭At least then all I had to focus on was the baby 😭😭 now im solo + juggling 36363636 moving related tasks
I TAKE IT ALL BACK😭At least then all I had to focus on was the baby 😭😭 now im solo + juggling 36363636 moving related tasks
May 24, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Remember when I said my Vietnam was when husband was on nights,infant had RSV/was desatting into the 80’s and required upright sleeping in my arms after each coughing fit?
I TAKE IT ALL BACK😭At least then all I had to focus on was the baby 😭😭 now im solo + juggling 36363636 moving related tasks
I TAKE IT ALL BACK😭At least then all I had to focus on was the baby 😭😭 now im solo + juggling 36363636 moving related tasks
Try putting a reminder on your smartphone, to prompt you to look into something related to your health. It could be as simple as researching vaccines like the ones for HPV, RSV, shingles, or measles. Or a watch that helps monitor your heart. Or that diabetes checkup or mammography you put off.
June 16, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Try putting a reminder on your smartphone, to prompt you to look into something related to your health. It could be as simple as researching vaccines like the ones for HPV, RSV, shingles, or measles. Or a watch that helps monitor your heart. Or that diabetes checkup or mammography you put off.
‘Significant decline’ in RSV-related illness in babies after high uptake of jab
‘Significant decline’ in RSV-related illness in babies after high uptake of jab
Department of Health introduced new vaccination programme for babies last year
www.irishtimes.com
August 20, 2025 at 11:06 PM
‘Significant decline’ in RSV-related illness in babies after high uptake of jab
Y’all. Suddenly my mom is telling me her *recently* worsening health problems might be from having had the COVID vaccine. Not from our shared genetic issue, or the frightful RSV infection she had, or the actual COVID she had, or age-related, or stress-related, no it’s all from her 2021 shot.
November 25, 2024 at 8:40 PM
Y’all. Suddenly my mom is telling me her *recently* worsening health problems might be from having had the COVID vaccine. Not from our shared genetic issue, or the frightful RSV infection she had, or the actual COVID she had, or age-related, or stress-related, no it’s all from her 2021 shot.
Think of all the very vulnerable kids in NB who go to school, or people who have vulnerable family members in their homes. WHO knows how much pain and suffering is related to unchecked spread of influenza and RSV in schools. and Covid and other illnesses. We deserve clean air.
March 12, 2025 at 2:41 AM
Think of all the very vulnerable kids in NB who go to school, or people who have vulnerable family members in their homes. WHO knows how much pain and suffering is related to unchecked spread of influenza and RSV in schools. and Covid and other illnesses. We deserve clean air.
Check out our latest look at the data related to
✔ COVID-19
✔ RSV
✔ Flu
✔ TB
for MPR News
www.mprnews.org/story/2023/1... by Benjamin Clary & Elisabeth Gawthrop
✔ COVID-19
✔ RSV
✔ Flu
✔ TB
for MPR News
www.mprnews.org/story/2023/1... by Benjamin Clary & Elisabeth Gawthrop
Respiratory illnesses low, TB bouncing back to pre-COVID levels
Public health officials face a dual health challenge with the return to pre-pandemic tuberculosis levels and the persisting effects of long COVID.
www.mprnews.org
October 28, 2023 at 10:28 PM
Check out our latest look at the data related to
✔ COVID-19
✔ RSV
✔ Flu
✔ TB
for MPR News
www.mprnews.org/story/2023/1... by Benjamin Clary & Elisabeth Gawthrop
✔ COVID-19
✔ RSV
✔ Flu
✔ TB
for MPR News
www.mprnews.org/story/2023/1... by Benjamin Clary & Elisabeth Gawthrop