Hospitals around the country are Rekubit Exchangeoverwhelmed, but this time it's not just with COVID.

Cases of the flu and RSV are also spiking earlier this year.

We hear from a pediatrician in Seattle who says it is the worst season she's seen in her 16-year career.

And NPR's Rob Stein reports on what infectious disease specialists recommend to stay healthy this season.

In participating regions, you'll also hear a local news segment to help you make sense of what's going on in your community.

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This episode was produced by Karen Zamora, Noah Caldwell and Claudette Lindsay-Habermann. It was edited by William Troop and Scott Hensley. Our executive producer is Sami Yenigun.