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Vaccination Key to Preventing COVID-19 Hospitalizations Among Children

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A study found that children aged 6 months or younger who are not eligible for vaccination were at the highest risk for hospitalization due to SARS-CoV-2.

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Hospitals Reinstate Mask Guidelines Against Triple Threat of Respiratory Illnesses

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In response to a surge in cases of COVID-19, flu, and RSV, hospitals are reinstating mask guidelines to avoid adverse capacity outcomes and staffing shortages seen in prior years.

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Earlier Intervention Can Decrease Hospitalizations for COVID-19

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Implementing mask mandates even days earlier can cause a decrease in the number of cumulative hospitalizations due to COVID-19.

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Flu Vaccination Could Help Reduce Hospitalization for RSV

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A Western Australian study found the influenza vaccine has a possible protective effect against hospitalization for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).

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RSV Hospitalization Risk Higher than Flu, Omicron Among Children

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Of the 2596 patients included in the study, the hospitalization rates were 31.5% for Omicron, 27.7% for influenza, and 81.7% for RSV.

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Ascension Hospitals Face Disruptions from Suspected Cyberattack

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The company, which operates 140 care sites across the country, was forced to shut down health systems earlier this week because of the disruption.

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Bird Flu Hospitalizes 2 More Patients as Outbreaks Increase

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Bird flu cases total 70 US patients as more animals are infected.

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