Flu

Flu deaths in children have gone up dramatically, we find out why.

Even though the weather has been feeling a bit like spring, we are still in the middle of winter, which means flu season is still upon us.

The United States is seeing a surge of respiratory viruses, which includes COVID-19 and the flu, and now health experts are warning this could lead to a rise in cardiovascular complications.

New data shows respiratory illness is elevated or increasing across most of the United States, including the Mountain West region.

With the holiday season in full swing more and more people are traveling, which can mean a higher risk of getting sick.

As we head into winter, the threat of a tripledemic is hanging over our heads. Just like last year, it's possible that cases of COVID-19, the flu and RSV could surge at the same, which is why it's important to take steps to stay healthy.

The Idaho Immunization Coalition and Idaho State University are teaming up with the Consulate of Mexico in Boise for a bilingual drive-thru flu vaccine clinic on Saturday, Sept. 30.

Idaho is still seeing very high flu activity in the state and the Centers for Disease Control says that many flu seasons have a second wave. In good news, the H3N2 strain of influenza which has been detected in about 80% of flu cases across the nation is a good target for this year's flu vaccine.

A combination of COVID-19, flu and RSV are pushing Idaho hospitals to capacity, state health officials announced during a news conference Thursday afternoon.

Health officials across the Mountain West are facing a triple threat of increased infections of COVID-19, influenza and respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV. Many hospitals, especially pediatric facilities, report being short on staff and beds as they grapple with a surge in patients.