Oregon faces measles, pertussis outbreaks ahead of respiratory virus season
The Oregon Health Authority urges residents to stay up to date on vaccinations, as RSV season is difficult to forecast.
Respiratory virus season looms, officials warn
The arrival of cooler weather and people gathering indoors can lead to the increased spread of COVID-19, influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (or RSV), officials said Thursday. Oregon hospitals were overwhelmed in 2022 from a surge of RSV cases coupled with rises in COVID-19 and influenza.
Respiratory virus season is coming. Here's what to know about vaccines
September brings so many things: Changing leaves, seasonal flavors and the run-up to respiratory virus season.
Health experts urge vaccinations as respiratory virus season begins
As the 2024-2025 respiratory virus season gets under way, statewide infectious disease experts urge everyone in Oregon to Risk Less. Do More. in alignment with a U.S. Department of Health
‘Risk Less. Do More.’: Health experts across Oregon urge vaccinations as respiratory virus season begins
As the 2024-2025 respiratory virus season gets under way, statewide infectious disease experts urge everyone in Oregon to Risk Less. Do More. in alignment with a U.S. Department of Health and Human Services national vaccination campaign.
Fall Respiratory Virus Vaccines: What pregnant people need to know
Fall brings cooler days and more time indoors. This makes it easier for viruses like influenza (flu), COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) to spread. These illnesses can be especially risky for pregnant people and newborns.
Oregon public health officials urge care and vaccinations as respiratory illness season looms
Oregon public health officials are asking Oregonians to take steps to protect themselves and others from the slew of respiratory illnesses likely to emerge again this winter. COVID-19 is not the only culprit – other respiratory illnesses include influenza and respiratory syncytial virus,
Oregonians urged to get vaccinated for respiratory virus season
The Oregon Health Authority and public health officials said a winter, fall surge of COVID-19 and the flu are likely.
GSK's Respiratory Syncytial Virus Vaccine Given Together With Shingles Shot Shows Non-Inferior Immune Response In Older Adults
GSK released data from a Phase 3 trial evaluating the co-administration of Arexvy and Shingrix vaccines in adults 50+. The ...
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Rapid Antigen-based Testing for Respiratory Syncytial Virus
as the presentation is indistinguishable from other respiratory tract infections, and epidemics often overlap. The microbiologic confirmation of RSV infection is based on detecting the virus in ...
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Respiratory Syncytial Virus
(RSV) is a common cause of lower respiratory tract infection (LRTI) and is responsible for a high burden of hospital admission and mortality in children. RSV–LRTI is also associated with long-term ...
Health officials recommend Stanislaus County residents get respiratory virus vaccinations
We are stronger when we are all protected against respiratory diseases,” said Dr. Tomas Aragon, public health officer for ...
National Respiratory Day: Addressing Air Quality and Respiratory Health
The National Respiratory Day returns on Saturday, September 21, organized by Aipo-Its/Ets (Italian Association of Hospital ...
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Rapid Antigen-based Testing for Respiratory Syncytial Virus
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is the most important cause of infantile bronchiolitis and pneumonia. It is ubiquitous, with most children acquiring their primary infection within the first year ...
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Plugged ears persist after catching a respiratory virus abroad
Most people notice this when air pressure changes rapidly, such as when a plane ascends or descends. This happens because the pressurization of the cabin isn't perfect, and the ear pressure is higher ...
NDHHS to host public event discussing respiratory illness prevention efforts
North Dakota Health & Human Services (HHS) will hold an event Monday in Fargo where doctors will discuss the organization's ...