Four viruses are surging across the U.S., prompting health experts to sound alarms about a potential ‘quad-emic.’
As cases of influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), COVID-19, and a surge in norovirus continue to climb, the increase in illnesses is concerning, as these viruses can require hospitalization — or even be fatal — if not prepared for or treated properly. Hospitals are bracing for a strain on resources, with fears growing over the impact of multiple viral outbreaks occurring simultaneously.
There are vaccines for the respiratory viruses COVID-19, influenza, and RSV, but currently no vaccine for norovirus, which is commonly called the stomach flu but is not caused by influenza. Here are ways to keep yourself, your family, and your patients safe.