Pittsburgh physicians warn that a mix of flu, COVID, RSV and other cold viruses are circulating this fall, making it hard to tell infections apart.
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U.S. health officials report an unusually early rise in flu hospitalizations, with H1N1 accounting for the vast majority of cases and experts urging prompt vaccination.
Flu activity on the West Coast is rising months ahead of schedule, driven by a new H1N1 mutation, prompting health officials to stress early vaccination.
Flu activity is rising nationwide ahead of the usual schedule, prompting officials to recommend getting the flu shot as soon as possible.
Flu activity in California began rising in September, months ahead of the typical schedule, prompting health officials to urge residents to get vaccinated promptly.
Unseasonably high flu test rates in the UK, US West Coast and Japan, combined with a rising H1N1 strain carrying the G155E mutation, are leading experts to consider an earlier vaccine rollout.
Fall brings the start of respiratory virus season, and flu, COVID‑19 and RSV vaccines are now being offered at pharmacies and through public programs.
University of Pittsburgh clinicians and state health officials share advice on timing, vaccine options and what to expect during this year’s flu season.