After two years of COVID-enforced social distancing and masks, Americans experienced a decline in flu and other common viral diseases during the 2022 winter season. But this year, with nearly no restrictions in place and more people traveling this holiday season, there's a predicted rise in viral infections, including influenza, COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus — known as RSV in this ‘Tripledemic,’ according to the New York Times. In the U.S., flu season typically begins to pick up in October and runs through March, peaking sometime between December and February. However, this time of year now faces other viral infections like RVS and COVID-19 as well. School nurse Stephanie Ptacek recalls her experience dealing with these illnesses and the recent uptick in cases.  “We have started to see more illnesses over the last month or so, as the weather’s getting colder and people have been doing more indoor activities,” Ptacek said.  To read more, visit smeharbinger.net #photobyma...