"Tennessee Faces Surge in Respiratory Illnesses as Flu and RSV Cases Spike"
Tennessee is experiencing a surge in respiratory illnesses post-holidays, with clinics and ERs seeing high numbers of patients with COVID-19, flu, and RSV. The state reports "very high" flu activity and rising COVID-19 cases, with the highest hospitalization numbers since early March. RSV cases are at a year-high, particularly concerning for infants and the immunocompromised. Despite the availability of vaccines and boosters, vaccination rates remain low. Health officials emphasize the importance of vaccination and basic mitigation practices to manage the spread of these illnesses.