CDC Warns of Looming Tripledemic Impact on Healthcare System

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has warned of a potential 'tripledemic' this winter, with Covid, flu, and RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) posing a threat. While the spread of these viruses is currently low, there has been an uptick in positive Covid tests and hospitalizations. Flu activity is expected to increase, and for the first time, vaccines are available for all three viruses. Health officials are urging people to get vaccinated to avoid overwhelming hospitals, as seen during last year's tripledemic. RSV infections can be severe in young children, causing hospitalizations and deaths. The CDC has approved updated vaccines to target new variants of Covid.