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‘Tripledemic’ of respiratory viruses surges in schools, ERs
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A surge in RSV among children has led some hospitals to expand pediatric unit capacity
There’s a growing surge in New Jersey of three respiratory viruses -- flu, COVID-19 and RSV -- which some health officials are calling a “tripledemic." Dr Nicole Henry-Dindial, who has a private practice in Westfield, said viral infections are hitting kids. "We are seeing significant … numbers in the schools," she said.
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‘Tripledemic’ of respiratory viruses surges in schools, ERs
Clip: 11/17/2022 | 5m 1sVideo has Closed Captions
There’s a growing surge in New Jersey of three respiratory viruses -- flu, COVID-19 and RSV -- which some health officials are calling a “tripledemic." Dr Nicole Henry-Dindial, who has a private practice in Westfield, said viral infections are hitting kids. "We are seeing significant … numbers in the schools," she said.
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