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It is no longer secret than the current coronavirus situation in the United States does not seem good. The country has just seen aIncreased deaths from Covid Nationwide For the first time since April and theThe epidemic is sting in nearly 40 of the 50 states of the country. But unfortunately, things could become much worse, according toRobert Redfield, MD, Director of Disease and Prevention Control Centers (CDC). During a live discussion with theAMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION JOURNAL(Jama) On July 14, he said, "I think theThe fall and winter of 2020 and 2021 will probably be one of the most difficult moments we live in American public health. "

Redfield explained that he was worried about the finishing of fall and winter seasons because of "theCompetition in Covid and Influenza, "It will probably come back with cold weather and more people sharing the interior space.

The influenza season starts in October and tolls on the American health system each year. TheCDC estimates This, over the last decade, the United States has seen approximately 475,000 hospitalizations and 36,500 deaths due to annual flu. However, if the hospital beds are still filled by CIVID-19 patients, the influenza season, the worries of Redfield are worried that hospitals will not be able to helpthe two Patients with influenza and coronavirus patients looking for medical care. As a result, death has the fact that both conditions would probably be climbed.

This is hardly the first time that Redfield has expressed concern. "If there isCovid-19 and Influenza Activity At the same time, this could place a considerable stride on the bed-related health system, the needs of laboratory tests, the personal protective equipment and the safety of health workers, "has writes redfield in his testimony for theHearing of the energy and business committee of the house June 23rd.

On his website, the CDC says that "Get an influenza vaccine will be more important than ever "this year, as itis possible to have the flu and Covid-19 simultaneously.

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On July 14th talking aboutJama, Redfield also implemented more people to obtain the influenza vaccine so that medical and public health professionals can "try to minimize the impact of the flu, because these two respiratory pathogens striking you at the same time. potential to highlight our health system. "

"Keeping the health care system from being exceeded will really be important," said Redfield, adding that "the degree that we are able to do it will define how we will succeed in autumn and winter. " And for more information on coronavirus, check7 things that the CDC says you must have to avoid coronavirus.