Tripledemic
- A potential tripledemic, involving the simultaneous spread of COVID-19, influenza, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), could pose a serious health threat to India this winter, according to health experts.
- These viruses predominantly affect vulnerable populations, including the elderly, young children, and individuals with weakened immune systems or underlying health conditions.
- Experts warn that India’s seasonal weather patterns, especially the monsoon and winter seasons, create ideal conditions for the rapid spread of these respiratory viruses.
- Overlapping symptoms of COVID-19, flu, and RSV—such as fever, cough, fatigue, and shortness of breath—make clinical diagnosis challenging without testing, complicating efforts to contain their ....
