CDC releases 2025-26 respiratory disease season outlook
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is predicting a similar combined number of peak hospitalizations from COVID-19, the flu and respiratory syncytial virus this upcoming respiratory virus season compared to last year’s, according to its 2025-26 outlook released Aug. 25. The agency is predicting higher peak weekly COVID-19 hospitalization rates this season, particularly if a variant with moderate immune-escape properties emerges.
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