Meaning of tripledemic | Babel Free

Definitions

A combination of three pandemics (usually referring to Covid-19, influenza, and RSV).

neologism

Examples

“What’s more, COVID-19 isn’t the only sickness going around, as influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) cases are prevalent, creating a “tripledemic.””

“With few to no restrictions in place⟳ and travel⟳ and socializing back in full swing⟳, an expected winter rise⟳ in Covid cases appears poised to collide with a resurgent influenza season, causing a "twindemic" — or even a "tripledemic," with a third pathogen, respiratory syncytial virus, or R.S.V., in the mix⟳.”

“But experts told ABC News the country may now be facing the threat of a "tripledemic" as doctors see⟳ an early rise⟳ in other pediatric respiratory viruses, particularly respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV.”

“Masking can feel⟳ like⟳ a thing of the past in the US, even in cities such as New York and Los Angeles that once embraced the precaution. But as healthcare facilities grapple with a "tripledemic" of respiratory viruses – with Covid, flu and RSV surging simultaneously – experts are once again urging the public to don face⟳ coverings.”

“Even in the absence of a pandemic, an infection could take⟳ a serious toll on Addison, but this winter's uptick in the number⟳ of COVID, flu and respiratory syncytial viruses, or the “tripledemic,” has put⟳ families of children with chronic health conditions or compromised immunity on higher alert.”

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