Uploaded October 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
UW Medicine Drs. John Lynch, Alex Greninger and Helen Chu spoke Oct. 15, 2024, with media about infectious diseases expected to be prevalent this fall. The discussion addressed the post-pandemic respiratory virus season, including the resurgence of RSV, influenza and COVID-19. Hospitals are adjusting to a more complex viral environment, with new tools and better data to track trends. Preventative measures of continued vigilance, masking in high-risk settings, and vaccinations will help prevent virus spread, they said.
Dr. Lynch: 0:00 to 4:01
Dr. Greninger: 4:05 to 8:19
Dr. Chu: 8:25 to 12:59
Q&A with reporters: 13:15 to 30:29
Vaccine demonstration: 31:13 to 37:33
UW Medicine Drs. John Lynch, Alex Greninger and Helen Chu spoke Oct. 15, 2024, with media about infectious diseases expected to be prevalent this fall. The discussion addressed the post-pandemic respiratory virus season, including the resurgence of RSV, influenza and COVID-19. Hospitals are adjusting to a more complex viral environment, with new tools and better data to track trends. Preventative measures of continued vigilance, masking in high-risk settings, and vaccinations will help prevent virus spread, they said.
Dr. Lynch: 0:00 to 4:01
Dr. Greninger: 4:05 to 8:19
Dr. Chu: 8:25 to 12:59
Q&A with reporters: 13:15 to 30:29
Vaccine demonstration: 31:13 to 37:33
