Respiratory Illnesses Surge: US Health Officials Issue Warnings
US health officials report an increase in flu cases, while RSV lung infections, which can be severe for children and older individuals, may be peaking. COVID-19 continues to be the leading cause of hospitalizations and deaths among respiratory illnesses. The CDC is investigating pneumonia outbreaks in children in two states but has found no evidence of anything unusual. RSV infections have risen sharply in some areas, but health officials believe they are nearing the peak of the RSV season. Pneumonia cases in children in Massachusetts and Ohio are attributed to various common viruses and bacteria, and health officials in China attribute a recent surge in respiratory illnesses to the flu and other typical causes.
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