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"University Health shares respiratory disease rates as CDC warns of low immunizations and urgent need for vaccinations"

University Health officials in San Antonio have reported an increase in respiratory illness cases, coinciding with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) warning about low immunization rates. The CDC is concerned that the combination of low vaccination rates and rising respiratory diseases like COVID-19 and RSV could strain the healthcare system. The CDC advises healthcare providers to administer influenza, COVID-19, and RSV immunizations, especially to high-risk patients. University Health data shows a rise in flu and COVID-19 rates, while RSV rates have slightly decreased. The CDC also highlights the importance of routine prevention measures and recommends discussing recommended immunizations with healthcare providers.

via KSAT San Antonio|

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Low Vaccination Rates Found Among Americans, C.D.C. Reports

A recent survey by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) revealed that only 7 percent of adults and 2 percent of children in the United States have received a Covid-19 vaccine as of October 14. The low immunization rates are concerning, especially among high-risk groups, with only one in five people aged 75 or older and about 15 percent of those aged 65 to 74 having been vaccinated. Hospitalizations due to Covid-19 remain significant, particularly among older adults and certain minority groups. Vaccine hesitancy is also a significant factor, with approximately 38 percent of adults and parents expressing reluctance to get vaccinated.

via The New York Times|

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