Did the Pandemic Change Flu Season Forever?

Respiratory viruses like influenza, RSV and seasonal colds spread like wildfire even as COVID fell off. Why? Alok and Sheena explain the leading theory, and explore the ways that the pandemic impacted our immune systems, especially for young children. The FDA has now approved the first vaccine against RSV, but will the “Tripledemic” be back? 🩺🥼 Vitals is a series that’s taking a new approach to health and medicine. Hosts Alok Patel, MD, and Sheena Williams RN are going beyond the headlines to answer your questions on the latest health topics. No judgment, no taboos. Just 100% science-based information. Please SUBSCRIBE! ►► https://bit.ly/pbsvitals Let’s Connect: IG:   / pbsvitals   Twitter:   / pbsvitals   Facebook:   / pbsvitals   Find our experts and hosts: :: Alok Patel, MD :: Website: http://alokpatelmd.com/ Twitter: @AlokPatelMD Instagram: @alokpatelmd :: Sheena William, RN :: Twitter: @Keepingitkinky1 Instagram: @keepingitkinky :: Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia :: Instagram: @ChildrensPhila Twitter: @ChildrensPhila :: Yale Pediatrics :: Instagram: @Yalepediatrics Twitter: @Yalepediatrics Further Reading: Weekly U.S. Influenza (and respiratory disease) Surveillance Report https://www.cdc.gov/flu/weekly/index.htm FDA approves first vaccine against RSV: https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press... CDC: RSV in infants and young children: https://www.cdc.gov/rsv/high-risk/inf... RSV deaths in the United States: https://ndc.services.cdc.gov/case-def... RSV is 2nd leading cause of death for infants under 1 year, worldwide: https://vk.ovg.ox.ac.uk/vk/rsv Progress on RSV vaccines: https://www.scientificamerican.com/ar... https://www.cnn.com/2022/11/01/health... Synagis (palivizumab) manufacturer website: https://synagishcp.com/synagis-palivi...