(Jan. 10, 2025) – Through multiple forms of surveillance, there is concern the triple-demic of Influenza, COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus is forming in Region 7 (Kansas, Nebraska, Missouri and Iowa). Efforts through increasing vaccinations and outpatient treatments to reduce hospitalizations will be significant as bed capacity is already limited. Two websites that present tools to assist in the location of influenza and COVID-19 medications are the COVID-19 and Flu Treatments Locator and PAXCESS Patient Support Program.
The Region 7 Infectious Disease Briefings will be held every two weeks by the Region 7 Disaster Health Response Ecosystem and the Global Center for Health Security at the University of Nebraska Med Center.
--Larry Van Der Wege