Additionally, wastewater activity level currently shows moderate levels of COVID, very high levels of flu and high levels of RSV in Florida, the CDC says. "People who are infected
Florida is seeing a “very high” amount of activity as new variants of viruses are going around, most notably the flu (Influenza A).
With hospitalizations being at an all-time high throughout this year‘s flu season, health professionals are concerned seeing a decline in people getting vaccinated.
Norovirus outbreaks are common throughout the year, but prevalent from November to April. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said this year's number of reported norovirus outbreaks has exceeded the numbers in the recent years before the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Once again, it’s flu season in Florida. But the data shows that some areas are getting hit harder than others.
MIAMI - Florida ranks second in the nation for confirmed norovirus outbreaks, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The highly contagious virus, often referred to as the "stomach bug," is spreading rapidly this season, particularly in crowded settings like cruise ships.
The CDC’s overall snapshot of respiratory illness activity in Florida remains very high. The CDC has measured moderate levels of flu and RSV activity in wastewater. In emergency room visits, the CDC found an increasing amount of very high flu activity. RSV activity in emergency departments is still high, but it’s decreasing.
Experts believe one of the reasons why the number of overdose deaths in Florida is dropping is because cities like Jacksonville are making Narcan more accessible.
For most people RSV is like a cold, but for infants and older people it can lead to serious infections. Here's what to know.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a groundbreaking proposal to drastically reduce nicotine levels in cigarettes, aiming to curb addiction and encourage smokers to switch to less harmful alternatives or quit altogether.
The U.S. Justice Department on Friday accused pharmacy chain operator Walgreens Boots Alliance of contributing to the U.S. opioid epidemic by filling millions of unlawful prescriptions for addictive painkillers and other drugs.