logo
welcome
Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles Times

What to know about infectious diseases during this holiday season

Los Angeles Times
Summary
Nutrition label

84% Informative

Influenza, RSV and norovirus are running hot around the U.S. According to WastewaterScan , COVID-19 is trending "high" in eastern states.

CDC 's outlook for the severity of the flu's impact this season was low, an infectious disease specialist says.

Chin-Hong said norovirus is seemingly everywhere these days . "Anecdotally, a lot of colleagues of mine have been out with it," he said. In addition, there is some rhinovirus (common cold), pertussis and walking pneumonia circulating, he said. And of course, he said, if you're not feeling well, stay home. Nothing stops a virus or contagious bacteria is its tracks like keeping isolated — even if it means missing out on holiday revelries. This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times ..