Certain viruses—from RSV to influenza—are surging, and hospitals are already feeling it.
has yet to be seen, but Dr. Bernard believes it’s possible that the country is going to experience a stronger uptick in hospitalizations related to infectious diseases than usual. Some areas are already seeing this unfold: Connecticut Children’s Medical Center, for example,its pediatric unit is so overwhelmed with RSV and other respiratory illnesses, it’s considering working with the National Guard and FEMA to potentially set up a field tent to handle the swell of patients.
Who will be most affected by immunity gaps is a bit less clear, mainly because immunity gaps in specific groups of people haven’t been closely studied, since there hasn’t been a global pandemic in recent history.that we develop an immune “memory” of sorts after being infected with influenza, for instance, which can help soften the blow of future infections—so many people are likely more vulnerable right now due to the historically quiet 2020 and 2021 flu seasons. According to Dr.
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