#respiratory-viruses

#respiratory-viruses

This year's winter COVID-19 surge is milder than in previous winters, possibly due to prior immunity and viral interference.

Less than half of Americans plan to get the Covid-19 vaccine this year, signaling significant vaccine hesitancy.

COVID-19 risk is lower this Thanksgiving compared to previous years, despite travel, thanks to widespread immunization and low virus levels before the holiday.

Nationwide influenza emergency room visits are at "very high" levels, surpassing previous years' cases and reflecting a significant uptick in flu trends.

hMPV is a significant respiratory virus that many doctors are unaware of, despite its commonality, especially in patients with chronic lung diseases.

Cold weather facilitates the spread of respiratory viruses but doesn't directly cause colds.

Indoor gatherings during cold months increase virus transmission risks.

Abnormally high levels of enzyme Olah found in seriously ill patients with common respiratory viruses may lead to severe infections and inflammation.

Coating the inside of the nose with Neosporin may trigger an immune response to repel respiratory viruses, potentially offering extra protection against illnesses.