Stay healthy, Washingtonians.
Viral illnesses similar to the flu are on the rise in DC, according to the CDCthat influenza-like illness activity is “very high” in the District, although Virginia and Maryland are still seeing low to moderate cases.
Still, whatever illness is going around is most likely not the actual flu. Influenza-positive cases are still fairly low in the region, says Dr. Eric Almli, an emergency department physician at MedStar Montgomery Medical Center. But recent data shows that respiratory syncytial virus and other respiratory illnesses with symptoms like cough, fever, and sore throat are surging nationwide.
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