Respiratory illness activity is increasing across some areas of the United States, raising concerns ahead of Thanksgiving gatherings. Emergency department visits due to flu, COVID, and RSV are rising, while hospitalizations for flu and COVID remain lower than last year. Experts advise following mitigation measures to ensure safety during the holidays.
Getting ready to gather with their family and friends for Thanksgiving , celebrating the holiday in a way that most closely resembles pre-pandemic ways for the first time in more than three years.
However, respiratory illness activity -- defined as people going to the doctor with symptoms of any respiratory illness such as fever, cough or sore throat -- is increasing across some areas of the United States, according to the latest data, updated Friday by the Additionally, emergency department visits due to flu, COVID and RSV are rising. Hospitalizations for flu and COVID are ticking up, but remain lower than the same time last year. RSV hospitalizations are increasing in areas tracking new admissions. Experts said there are a few well-known mitigation measures you can follow to keep yourself and your loved ones safe during the holiday
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