Our state physicians are concerned about the possibility of so-called “triple bloodemia.” This threatens flu season along with RSV and her COVID-19 case. Doctors say we could see a surge in these respiratory viruses when the weather gets colder. Flu season lasts from autumn through winter. RSV, or respiratory syncytial virus, is spreading among young children, and the past two years of this her COVID-19 pandemic have seen cases spike in the winter. child. What makes this different is that it happens very early on. Across New Mexico and across the nation, there are fewer pediatric beds than there were before the pandemic,” said Dr. John Pederson. During the peak of COVID-19, hospital bed space was drawn from pediatrics for sick adults, Pederson said. The triple epidemic is now putting pressure on our healthcare system, and Pederson says there are several treatments and vaccines for RSV that could help ease the pressure on hospitals. It’s a wise decision you can make. If they have to go out in public, it’s safe for them to wear masks,” said Pederson.Dr. Pederson also said Albuquerque has several free flu and his COVID-19 vaccination events. said. One on November 17th and one on November 19th. For more information on these clinics, visit phs.org.
Our state physicians are concerned about the possibility of so-called “triple bloodemia.” That’s the threat of flu season, along with RSV and her COVID-19 case.
As winter sets in, children across the state often gather in indoor spaces such as schools. Doctors say we could see a surge in these respiratory viruses when the weather gets colder.
Flu season lasts from autumn through winter. RSV, or Respiratory Syncytial Virus, is spreading among young children, and cases have spiked in the winter for the past two years of this her COVID-19 pandemic.
“It’s not uncommon for us to have respiratory virus season, which is so important for our children. and there are fewer pediatric beds than before the pandemic,” said Dr John Pederson.
During the peak of COVID-19, hospital bed space was drawn from pediatrics for sick adults, Dr. Pederson said. The triple epidemic is now putting pressure on our healthcare system.
Pederson said treatments and vaccines for RSV are in development that could help reduce the burden on hospitals.
“If a child is sick, it is a wise decision to keep them out of school if possible. If they have to go out in public, it is safe for them to wear a mask,” Dr Pederson said. .
Dr. Pederson also said there are several free flu and COVID-19 vaccination events in Albuquerque. One on November 17th and one on November 19th. For more information on these clinics, visit phs.org.
