Thirty-five states and regions are now reporting “high” or “very high” flu activity levels, according to the CDC’s latest FluView report.
Category: Public Health
CDC now tracking subvariant XBB: 3 notes
The CDC has begun tracking omicron subvariant XBB, which is now estimated to account for 3.1 percent of U.S. cases.
Measles is ‘imminent’ global threat, CDC and WHO say
The pandemic spurred major setbacks in global efforts to eliminate measles, making the disease an “imminent threat” for every part of the world, the CDC and World Health Organization said Nov. 23.
RSV could be at peak, Fauci says: 3 updates
The nationwide surge of respiratory syncytial virus — now at a critical point as pediatric hospitals request additional beds — may be at or near its peak, Anthony Fauci, MD, told CBS News’ Face the Nation on Nov. 27.
The pandemic continues: 9 in 10 COVID-19 deaths are in people 65+
Nearly 9 in 10 COVID-19 deaths in 2022 occur in people 65 and older, The Washington Post reported Nov. 28.
Should Older Seniors Risk Major Surgery? New Research Offers Guidance
An important new study offers much-needed data to inform older Americans of the risks and benefits they must weigh when facing major surgery.
Thanksgiving may accelerate ‘tripledemic,’ experts say
Heightened travel and indoor gatherings for Thanksgiving could accelerate the spread of respiratory viruses and magnify the threat of a “tripledemic” this winter, health experts told NPR in a Nov. 22 report.
White House renews COVID-19 vaccination push: 3 updates
The White House aims to reinvigorate national COVID-19 vaccination efforts through a six-week campaign announced Nov. 22.
WHO lands on new name for monkeypox
The World Health Organization will rename monkeypox “MPOX” in an effort to destigmatize the virus amid growing pressure from senior Biden administration officials, Politico reported Nov. 22. The name change could be announced as early as Nov. 22.
‘An Arm and a Leg’: When Insurance Won’t Pay, Abortion Assistance Funds Step In
Privacy concerns and coverage limits have long made insurance an unreliable option for abortion access. For decades, abortion funds have been stepping in to help people pay for what they see as essential health care.
