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