The Maine Center DC is warning in a rise of flu-related hospitalizations this season.
There have been about 100 hospitalizations with cases of respiratory viruses such as COVID, the flu, RSV and whooping cough.
According to the CDC, as of Jan. 13, the amount of acute respiratory illness causing people to seek healthcare is at a high level. COVID-19 activity has increased in most areas of the country. Seasonal influenza activity remains elevated across the country. RSV activity is very high in many areas of the country, particularly in young children.
Symptoms
Respiratory viruses may cause both upper respiratory tract symptoms (the vocal chords and above) and lower respiratory tract symptoms (below the vocal chords). Some viruses also affect the nose, throat and lungs, and can lead to serious lung infections, such as pneumonia.
Examples of respiratory virus symptoms
Fever
Chills
Fatigue (tiredness)
Cough
Runny or stuffy nose
Decrease in appetite
Sore throat
Vomiting
New loss of taste or smell
Headache, muscle or body aches
Diarrhea
Weakness
More from the Maine CDC.
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