Getty Four viruses are surging in the U.S. — sparking headlines about a “quad-emic” spreading across the country. But it’s not just a buzzy term for the spike in cases of COVID-19 ...

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Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. Four viruses—COVID-19, influenza, RSV, and ...

As you dive into your New Year’s resolutions, taking precautions to protect yourself from a quartet of infectious diseases can lessen your odds of starting off 2025 sick. Fact check: $50 million ...

Flu, COVID-19, and RSV cases are surging, with severe impacts on vulnerable groups Norovirus outbreaks are up by 36%, causing sudden vomiting and diarrhea Vaccines and hygiene are key to ...

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The spread of these viruses has led some experts to be concerned we’re headed for a “quad-demic” as case counts for all four of these viral infections continue to rise. For the week ending Jan. 3, the ...

(NewsNation) — Staying healthy in the New Year presents a new challenge for Americans who are coping with what health officials are calling a “quad-demic,” which involves a quartet of infectious ...