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This year’s hottest viral trends: norovirus, flu, COVID and RSV

2025/1/31
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The Decibel

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If it seems like everyone you know is sick right now, that’s because respiratory virus season is in full swing. On top of influenza, COVID-19 and RSV, this year, medical professionals are seeing a surge of norovirus cases) – also known as ‘winter vomiting disease.’

Alanna Smith) is a health reporter with the Globe. Every week, she’s publishing data on respiratory virus season across the country, including links to resources) about where you can get vaccinated. Today, she’s on the show to talk about what the spread of illnesses looks like in Canada, how hospitals are affected), how to best prevent illness, and what you need to know about avian flu.

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