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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Io Dodds

Scientists fear the US faces a ‘twindemic’ this winter. Here’s what that means

CDC via AP

Doctors and disease experts are warning that America could suffer a "twindemic" or even a "tripledemic" this winter if another wave of Covid-19 coincides with rising influenza and other viral infections.

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said last week that cases of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), which is particularly dangerous to children, have increased rapidly across the US since August.

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