Experts Weigh In On 'Flurona' Co-Infection Cases

Experts Weigh In On 'Flurona' Co-Infection Cases

Experts Weigh In , On 'Flurona' , Co-Infection Cases.br 'USA Today' reports that health experts br say rising flu and coronavirus infectionsbr are starting to lead to "flurona" cases. .br Earlier this week, Texas Children's Hospital announced a confirmed case of a patient infected with influenza A and COVID-19.br The patient was not hospitalized br and is recovering at home. .br We’ll be working with our br colleagues across the country to see br if there are more cases and whether we br will see a distinct pattern in these cases, Dr. Jim Versalovic, Texas Children's Hospital COVID-19 command center co-leader, via 'USA Today'.br 'USA Today' reports that the announcement comes just days after Israel revealed its first "flurona" case at the Beilinson Hospital in Petah Tikva.br On Jan. 5, the 'Los Angeles Times' reported a teenager br in California has also tested positive for "flurona.".br According to 'USA Today,' co-infections are more likely to occur in children, as their immune systems are typically less familiar with many common viruses. .br It remains unclear if “flurona” can cause more br severe symptoms, however health experts br urge caution and preventative measures.br 'USA Today' reports that experts urge br Americans to make getting vaccinated br against both viruses a priority. .br Influenza vaccination is the best preventive br measure against getting infected and br preventing some of the serious influenza br associated complications. A flu vaccine br is the best way to protect yourself br and those around you from the virus, Dr.


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