LOS ANGELES, CA- California is facing an uptick in respiratory virus cases, leading health officials to urge residents to get vaccinated to alleviate potential strain on the state’s health systems. While not as severe as last year’s “tripledemic,” data show rising COVID and flu hospital admissions. RSV is of particular concern, with 13% positivity in Los Angeles County. However, hospitals have not reached crisis levels seen in the previous season, partly due to potential carryover immunity from last year’s severe RSV outbreak and the availability of RSV vaccines. The emergence of the BA.2.86 coronavirus subvariant prompts a call for new vaccines, as evidence suggests it may offer strong protection.

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