Understanding the Tripledemic: Flu vs. COVID-19 vs. RSV
Flu, COVID-19, and RSV tend to spike around the same time in the fall and winter months.
Viral infections tend to be more common in the fall and winter months. That’s partially because people usually spend more time indoors in the colder months. Viral infections like the flu, COVID-19, and RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) are more likely to spread in indoor, crowded spaces.
In this video, learn the basics of the “tripledemic,” according to Preeti Parikh, MD, Executive Medical Director at GoodRx.
- Preeti Parikh, MDPreeti Parikh, MD is the Executive Medical Director at GoodRx and served as the Chief Medical Officer of HealthiNation.
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