Posted on Aug 11, 2021
RSV explained as CDC warns of spike in virus affecting children
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The U.S. is experiencing a summer surge in RSV—a common virus that can cause serious illness especially in infants and older adults.
Last month, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a health advisory warning clinicians about an increase in RSV activity across parts of the southern U.S.
The CDC said it's encouraging more testing for RSV, also known as respiratory syncytial virus, among people who turn up at medical centers with a respiratory illness, but who test negative for COVID.
Last month, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a health advisory warning clinicians about an increase in RSV activity across parts of the southern U.S.
The CDC said it's encouraging more testing for RSV, also known as respiratory syncytial virus, among people who turn up at medical centers with a respiratory illness, but who test negative for COVID.
RSV explained as CDC warns of spike in virus affecting children
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And what about testing for influenza as well?
Common sense tells you that they should.
These age groups are the same ones that have major issues with the flu to begin with, the young and the old.
Common sense tells you that they should.
These age groups are the same ones that have major issues with the flu to begin with, the young and the old.
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CSM Charles Hayden
SSG Robert Webster The “Flu” has been a nuisance to me over the years. The Super duper, Quadruple dose, Senior Flu injection has been a staple of my prevention program for several years.
The local Urgent Care facility has done a Flu Test on me that takes 15 minutes for a result. The results have been negative despite my being miserable at the time. COL (Join to see)
The local Urgent Care facility has done a Flu Test on me that takes 15 minutes for a result. The results have been negative despite my being miserable at the time. COL (Join to see)
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MAJ Roland McDonald
The VA website has a locator to get the flu shot. Input your zip code and change the next line which is type of facility to community providers in VA network. It will show all of them in your area.
https://www.va.gov/find-locations/?facilityType=health
https://www.va.gov/find-locations/?facilityType=health
Find VA Locations | Veterans Affairs
Find a VA medical center, clinic, hospital, national cemetery, or VA regional office near you. You can search by city, state, postal code, or service. You'll get wait times and directions.
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SSG Robert Webster
MAJ Roland McDonald - Thank you for informing SGT Lee of his possible options. ;-)
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