This fall saw an unusually high number of cases of “walking” or mycoplasma pneumonia, a mild pneumonia that typically causes a severe cough but less fatigue than more serious forms of the disease.

The latest confirmed hospitalization data shows notable increases of more than 30% in hospital admissions due to both COVID-19 and RSV during the last full week of December.

Influenza A, COVID-19 and norovirus (stomach flu) are on the rise, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. But there's a fourth "bug" the public should be aware of: respiratory syncytial virus. RSV causes cold-like symptoms and affects the breathing passages and lungs.

Respiratory viruses are on the rise in Brevard, though not at a rate higher than previous years, according to local health systems.

Four illnesses are filling Minnesota hospitals, and health leaders are warning you that Minnesota is dealing with a "quad-demic." This year, Minnesota has nearly reached 1,800 hospitalized influenza cases this season.

State and federal data show high levels of respiratory illnesses. Here's what to know about the illnesses circulating this winter, their symptoms and how to prevent them.

The annual surge of respiratory viruses — flu, COVID-19 and RSV — is in full swing, straining health systems and sparking concerns across the city. With flu cases spiking by 70% in recent weeks and all three viruses actively circulating, health officials have urged residents to take precautions to protect themselves and vulnerable populations.