February 07, 2023
Nearly 40 percent of U.S. households were affected by the triple threat of COVID-19, the flu, or respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) this winter, according to a new report from the Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF).
The KFF COVID-19 Vaccine Monitor, released today, shows how the flu and RSV returned in a big way this year, and the ways Americans have come to terms with the threat of COVID-19. The vaccine monitor comes as the federal government plans to transition away from the COVID-19 public health emergency on May 11.
“While reports have shown a recent decline in hospitalizations for COVID-19, flu, and RSV, the latest COVID Vaccine Monitor survey finds the so-called ‘tripledemic’ was indeed a feature of most Americans lives during the past month or so, including the holiday season,” the report notes.
Here’s what you need to know:
The KFF COVID-19 Vaccine Monitor tracks the public’s attitudes and experiences with COVID-19 vaccinations over time. Additional information from this month’s report is available online.
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