U.S. "Quad-demic" Overwhelms Healthcare System
The U.S. faces a "quad-demic" of COVID-19, influenza A, RSV, and norovirus, straining healthcare systems with high positive test rates (6.2% COVID-19, 8.8% RSV, 25% influenza, and 28% norovirus) and increasing ER visits; inadequate surveillance hinders response.
U.S. "Quad-demic" Overwhelms Healthcare System
The U.S. faces a "quad-demic" of COVID-19, influenza A, RSV, and norovirus, straining healthcare systems with high positive test rates (6.2% COVID-19, 8.8% RSV, 25% influenza, and 28% norovirus) and increasing ER visits; inadequate surveillance hinders response.
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32% Bias Score
US Faces Looming "Quad-demic" This Winter Amidst Low Vaccination Rates
A looming "quad-demic" threatens the US this winter, as rising cases of Covid-19, influenza, RSV, and norovirus coincide with lower vaccination rates and increased indoor gatherings; experts warn of potential healthcare system strain and urge vaccination and preventative measures.
US Faces Looming "Quad-demic" This Winter Amidst Low Vaccination Rates
A looming "quad-demic" threatens the US this winter, as rising cases of Covid-19, influenza, RSV, and norovirus coincide with lower vaccination rates and increased indoor gatherings; experts warn of potential healthcare system strain and urge vaccination and preventative measures.
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36% Bias Score
NHS Urges Immediate Flu Vaccinations Amidst "Quad-demic" Surge
The NHS in England is facing a "quad-demic" of flu, Covid-19, RSV and norovirus, urging people to get vaccinated for flu by December 13th to ensure protection for Christmas; hospital flu cases quadrupled compared to last year, with 1,099 patients hospitalized daily last week.
NHS Urges Immediate Flu Vaccinations Amidst "Quad-demic" Surge
The NHS in England is facing a "quad-demic" of flu, Covid-19, RSV and norovirus, urging people to get vaccinated for flu by December 13th to ensure protection for Christmas; hospital flu cases quadrupled compared to last year, with 1,099 patients hospitalized daily last week.
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40% Bias Score
Record-Breaking 12-Hour A&E Waits Expose UK NHS Crisis
In November 2024, UK NHS A&E departments faced record-breaking waits, with some patients enduring 12-hour delays due to a "quad-demic" of flu, Covid, norovirus and RSV, and critical bed shortages, highlighting a systemic crisis within the NHS.
Record-Breaking 12-Hour A&E Waits Expose UK NHS Crisis
In November 2024, UK NHS A&E departments faced record-breaking waits, with some patients enduring 12-hour delays due to a "quad-demic" of flu, Covid, norovirus and RSV, and critical bed shortages, highlighting a systemic crisis within the NHS.
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52% Bias Score
NHS battles 'quad-demic' as flu hospitalizations surge 70%
Flu hospitalizations in England surged 70% last week to nearly 1,900 daily admissions, alongside rising cases of norovirus and RSV, creating a "quad-demic" that is overwhelming the NHS, which is also dealing with record-high A&E attendances and hospital bed occupancy above safe levels; experts warn ...
NHS battles 'quad-demic' as flu hospitalizations surge 70%
Flu hospitalizations in England surged 70% last week to nearly 1,900 daily admissions, alongside rising cases of norovirus and RSV, creating a "quad-demic" that is overwhelming the NHS, which is also dealing with record-high A&E attendances and hospital bed occupancy above safe levels; experts warn ...
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48% Bias Score
Boots Launches Private RSV Vaccination Service
Boots pharmacy launches a private RSV vaccination service amid concerns about a potential quad-demic this winter, offering an alternative for those ineligible for NHS vaccinations.
Boots Launches Private RSV Vaccination Service
Boots pharmacy launches a private RSV vaccination service amid concerns about a potential quad-demic this winter, offering an alternative for those ineligible for NHS vaccinations.
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36% Bias Score