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Respiratory viruses ‘love’ the winter. Here’s how you can (try to) avoid them this holiday season

Cold and flu season typically happen during the fall and winter. Though it comes around every year, there's still a lot of confusion about viruses, vaccines and how to avoid getting sick. Experts and ...
Pulmonology Advisor

RSV Pre-F Vaccine Significantly Reduces Hospitalization Risk in Adults Aged 75 to 79

Older adults aged 75 to 79 receiving the bivalent RSV pre-F vaccine had greatly reduced hospital admission rates due to RSV-ARIs in the 2024-2025 RSV season.
IEEE

An Improved Algorithm for Segmentation and Determination of Respiratory Phase Times Based on Temporal Processing of Nasal and Mouth Breathing Sound Signals

Abstract: This work proposes a computational algorithm to improve the determination of the timing of the respiratory phases. The algorithm was developed using a database of breathing sound signals ...
Becker's Hospital Review

RSV admissions low, but rising: 4 virus updates

Some hospitals are reporting an uptick in respiratory syncytial virus hospitalizations in recent days, though national data — delayed by the federal shutdown — has yet to offer a clear picture.
American Hospital Association

Report finds nirsevimab 80% effective at preventing RSV-associated ICU admissions

Nirsevimab was found to be 80% effective at preventing respiratory syncytial virus-associated intensive care unit admissions during the 2024-2025 RSV season, according to a Centers for Disease Control ...

Hamilton County sees uptick in RSV hospitalizations. Here's how to avoid the disease

Dr. Stephen Feagins, medical director for Hamilton County Public Health, shares tips for moms, babies and elderly people.
Medical Xpress

Protecting infants against respiratory syncytial virus this winter—advice issued

As several European countries are currently detecting respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections, ECDC issues rapid scientific advice for policymakers and public health authorities on ways to ...
The Lancet

RSV in 2025–26: immunisation gaps and opportunities

Copyright: © 2025 Elsevier Ltd. Published by Elsevier Ltd. The 2025–26 respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) season is shaping up to be a pivotal moment in the fight ...
KidsHealth

Is It a Cold, the Flu, an RSV Infection, or COVID-19?

Your child has a sore throat, cough, and a high fever. Is it just a cold? Or could it be the flu or an RSV infection? Or maybe COVID-19? All these illnesses are caused by viruses that infect the ...
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World Pneumonia Day 2025: Date, History, Causes, Symptoms, And Prevention Measures You Should Know

Every year, World Pneumonia Day is observed on November 12 to raise awareness about pneumonia — a preventable yet deadly disease that affects millions globally. Despite being a common illness, ...
WKYC3

Friday's Daily Dose with Monica Robins: 2 health issues affecting Northeast Ohio families this week

CLEVELAND — Akron Children's Hospital is reporting an uptick in respiratory virus cases this week, and parents across Northeast Ohio are facing a familiar challenge: determining when a child's cough ...