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Why were RSV, flu so severe this season? KSAT Explains

While COVID is still out there, it's the viruses that have long been circulating that sent so many kids to the hospital this cold and flu season. Things like RSV and the flu. So what made this year so unusual?

Tripledemic threatens kidsโ€™ health, doctors say

Last year, health experts warned parents about the potential for a twindemic โ€“ cases of COVID and the flu rising during the winter. Now, the threat of a tripledemic remains, which is three viruses circulating, that can make kids seriously sick.

Shortage of pediatric ICU beds amid early flu season, RSV cases

A Texas Department of State Health Services dashboard, updated Monday afternoon, shows just 42 available, staffed pediatric ICU beds across the state. In San Antonioโ€™s region, which covers nearly 2.9 million people and stretches to the Mexican border, there were only nine available.

Flu season comes back with high number of cases, along with other sicknesses spreading in Bexar County

For the past few years, the flu was held in check but itโ€™s making a comeback, according to a pediatrician with the Childrenโ€™s Hospital of San Antonio.

University Health epidemiologist answers questions about influenza, flu shot

Why are so many children sick right now? Dr. Mandie Tibball Svatek, University Health pediatric hospitalist and UT Health SA associate professor answers some of parents' most asked questions.

University Health pediatrician answers parents questions about RSV, other viruses

Why are so many children sick right now? Dr. Mandie Tibball Svatek, University Health pediatric hospitalist and UT Health SA associate professor answers some of parents' most asked questions.

San Antonio hospitals see surge of childrenโ€™s respiratory illness. One mother shares her story

Across the country, hospitals are filling up with children fighting respiratory illnesses.

Spike in illnesses threatening hospital beds, butโ€™s not because of COVID-19, doctors say

San Antonio is seeing a high number of flu cases months earlier than usual, according to doctors at University Health System.

Flu is expected to flare up in U.S. this winter, raising fears of a 'twindemic'

After virtually disappearing for the last two years, there are troubling clues that the flu could come roaring back this year, to cause trouble alongside COVID.

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San Antonio doctors warn of increase in respiratory viruses as we enter an early flu season

Flu season this year is unlike any weโ€™ve seen before.

Feeling sick? Donโ€™t rule out the flu, even though itโ€™s late April

Weโ€™ve usually moved on from the flu in late April and are more focused on pollen allergies and other circulating viruses. However, this year is different.

Cold remedies: What works and what doesnโ€™t?

Itโ€™s the time of year for sneezing, coughing, and blowing your nose. But what actually works when it comes to easing symptoms of the common cold?

Now is the time to get your flu shot

Right now is a great time to get your flu shot, Dr. Leverence with UT Health San Antonio said.

Flu season: Is a twindemic on the way?

Experts are concerned flu could crush healthcare systems that are already straining to keep up with the demands of COVID-19.

Free flu shot pop-up clinics kick off this weekend in Bexar County

San Antonio and Bexar County residents have an opportunity to get the flu shot for free starting this weekend.

University Health, Bexar County to offer drive-thru flu shots in September, October

University Health and Bexar County are partnering to make flu shots free and as convenient as possible this year by hosting four drive-thru flu shot events over the next two months.

Historically mild flu season could be bad news for next seasonโ€™s vaccine

Masking, distancing and travel guidelines have kept flu numbers low to non-existent globally, which leaves little data for researchers trying to predict which strains will be most infections next season.

โ€˜Flu is still out thereโ€™: Not a typical flu season, but cases have been reported in Bexar County

SAN ANTONIO โ€“ Usually, during this time of year, we are reporting many flu cases, but this year, like all of 2020, is different. Some factors for lower numbers than usual are people wearing face masks, social distancing, staying home when sick, and traveling less. But despite lower numbers, Espinoza does confirm there are cases in Bexar County and that the flu should still be taken seriously. โ€œWe still encourage individuals to take precautions.โ€Metro Health advises that people should stay diligent about taking precautions and should get their flu shot. Related:Donโ€™t skip your flu shot during the pandemic

Will there be a definitive conclusion to this pandemic? Hereโ€™s how the Spanish flu ended

Here are some key highlights of how the Spanish flu ultimately ended, and how it might correlate to the COVID-19 pandemic. History says the Spanish flu lasted from February 1918 until April 1920, but there wasnโ€™t a definitive statement that the pandemic was over, according to Time. Of course, by then, the Spanish flu did unspeakable damage, infecting 500 million people and killing 50 million. With technology and research being nowhere close to what it is now, there was no waiting around for a vaccine to help quell the Spanish flu. That might have been the case with the Spanish flu, as peopleโ€™s tolerance to the disease and willingness to social distance, wash hands and wear masks throughout increased.

How to protect your kids from COVID-19 during the flu season

So, how can you protect your kids? โ€œItโ€™s not only to protect ourselves, itโ€™s to protect the people around us that we care about,โ€ continued Dr. Alexander. Dr. Alexander suggests getting a flu shot at the first opportunity possible. Kids can start getting a flu shot at six months. Remind your kids to be aware of what they touch, and to wash their hands frequently with soap and water.

Texas to provide almost 3 million flu vaccines for residents

Governor Greg Abbott announced Thursday that the Texas Department of State Health Services will provide 2.8 million doses of the flu vaccine for the Texas Vaccines for Children Program and the new Adult Influenza Vaccine Initiative, according to a press release. โ€œThe flu vaccine is an effective way to prevent the spread of influenza, and expanding access to this vaccine is especially important this year so that our health care systems can focus on treating COVID-19 patients,โ€ said Abbott. โ€œThe Texas Vaccines For Children Program and the Adult Influenza Vaccine Initiative will provide these effective, voluntary vaccines to Texans across the state and help us protect the health and safety of our communities. For adults, one million flu vaccines will be distributed to residents who are at high risk of COVID-19 through the new program, Adult Influenza Vaccine Initiative. RELATED: Doctors say to get flu shot to help avoid a โ€˜twindemicโ€™

If youโ€™re sick, these drinks may help you feel better

Itโ€™s important to keep your immune system healthy all the time, but especially when youโ€™re feeling a little under the weather. Experts with Healthline say these drinks are full of nutrients that may help boost your immune system. The Vitamin C can strengthen your immune system, and can help fight off infection. Next, try mixing beet, carrot, ginger and apple together. Not only can this drink help boost your immune system, it may also decrease inflammatory symptoms.

Boosting flu vaccine rates with virtual reality

Now, there is a virtual reality program that shows you what could happen if you skip the flu vaccine. Now, researchers have developed a virtual reality experience to show people the serious and sometimes deadly consequences of not getting the flu vaccine. For Carter, who use to get the flu vaccine every year before he entered college, the virtual reality experience made a difference. โ€œKind of reminded me why I get the flu vaccine in the first place,โ€ said Carter. Misinformation about the flu vaccine and COVID has been circling the internet.

Medical professionals gear up for flu season during the COVID-19 era

SAN ANTONIO San Antonio medical professionals are gearing up and changing protocols as the start of flu season nears. Dr. Ralph Riviello, chair of emergency medicine at University Hospital and UT Health San Antonio, says the flu season was moderate in 2019-2020, but he and other doctors are expecting the season to be busier than normal this year. It wasnt the worst I had experienced, but we saw a fair number of patients per day in our emergency department with flu-like symptoms, Riviello said. Medical experts across the country and locally are also looking at the flu results from the Southern Hemisphere, where the flu season is in full swing. Ive read reports out of Australia where theyre undergoing their flu season now, and that was mild compared to other years, Riviello said.

Labor Day weekend to be pivotal for coronavirus cases

SAN ANTONIO This week, Mayor Ron Nirenberg took to social media to remind San Antonians to be safe this holiday weekend fearing it could render another spike in coronavirus cases. Identify your Labor Day social bubbleThis is not the time to start expanding your social bubble, Dr. Berggren said the holiday weekend is a crucial time to keep your circle tight, socializing with only immediate family members or a few others who are similarly cautious. However, Dr. Berggren said as part of the citys coronavirus task force, schools should be flexible. With over 100 vaccines in development, Dr. Berggren says while that may happen, we wont know how effective it will be for quite some time. But Dr. Berggren says only about half of Americans get immunized.

5 burning questions, answered, as flu season approaches amid COVID-19 pandemic

It might have crossed your mind already: What might the fall look like when flu season hits, and were still dealing with COVID-19? Because of that, experts say, it will be more important than ever to get a flu vaccine. Experts say this could change as more is learned about the number of people who are infected who have mild illnesses. Is it possible that a flu vaccine could protect me against COVID-19? While the CDC is adamant that getting a flu vaccine will not protect against COVID-19, it still encourages everyone 6 months of age and older to get one yearly.

Is it allergies, the flu or the coronavirus? How to tell the difference

Coronavirus and flu symptoms tend to be more systemic. Coronavirus and flu symptoms can put you out of commission. Coronavirus and acute flu symptoms could get worse over time. If you have a nasty case of the flu or coronavirus, you may get worse when you expect to get better. Early symptoms of allergies, cold, flu and coronavirus could be similar.

Former Floresville City Council member dies 9 days after being misdiagnosed with flu, widow says

FLORESVILLE, Texas โ€“ Jesse Christopher โ€œChrisโ€ Flores died from acute promyelocytic leukemia on Jan. 21, nine days after getting misdiagnosed with the flu, according to his widow, Joyce Flores. โ€œWhen he went to the doctor they did not swab him for the flu. They said, โ€˜Based on your symptoms and how long youโ€™ve had it, you probably have the flu,โ€™โ€ said Joyce. Chrisโ€™s first wife, Debbie, died around 10 years ago after contracting the swine flu. Jan. 21, the day Chris died, would have been his 25th wedding anniversary with his first wife.

3 pediatric flu deaths reported in Bexar County

SAN ANTONIO โ€“ Three pediatric flu-related deaths have been reported in Bexar County for the 2019-2020 season, San Antonio Metropolitan Health District officials said Tuesday. Due to medical confidentiality and privacy reasons, the victims are not being identified. Metro Health officials want residents to know that itโ€™s not too late to get the flu vaccine, which they consider the best prevention against the virus. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends a yearly flu vaccine for people six months and older. How to tell the differenceMetropolitan Health officials recommend a three-step approach to protecting yourself and others from the flu:

Your Fitbit could help health officials predict flu outbreaks in real-time

It may help health officials stop the flu from spreading, too. This marks the first time heart rate trackers and sleep data have been used to predict the flu or any infectious disease in real time, according to the study authors. Privacy, consumer groups seek to block Google-Fitbit dealIf a user's weekly average resting heart rate was above their average and their weekly average sleep was not below their average, they were identified as abnormal. The researchers were able to see improvement in real-time surveillance and influenza predictions at the state level. "We demonstrate the potential for metrics from wearable devices to enhance flu surveillance and consequently improve public health responses.

Kerr County corrections officer dies following flu-related complications, sheriff says

KERR COUNTY, Texas โ€“ A Kerr County corrections officer died Sunday following complications from the flu, Kerr County Sheriff Rusty Hierholzer said. Stephen Walters, 43, was admitted to a San Antonio hospital in mid-December when complications set in, Hierholzer said. โ€œHe was an excellent corrections officer.โ€Hierholzer wasnโ€™t sure if Walters had received the flu shot, but he encouraged all Kerr County Sheriffโ€™s Office employees to get one. "God bless you Stephen Walters and what you and your family gave to the citizens of Kerr County,โ€ Hierholzer said. What you need to know about the upcoming flu season in South Texas

How to distinguish between cold and flu

Up to 20 percent of Americans come down with the flu every year, and on average, adults get two or three colds. Dr. Holly Phillips joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss how flu or cold symptoms differ.

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