'Tis the season - Flu, RSV, and COVID: A heads-up from down under

'Tis the season - Flu, RSV, and COVID: A heads-up from down under

December 12, 2025 · 39 min · Season 5

About this episode

This episode discusses the recent challenges faced by pediatric centers in Australia due to respiratory viruses and the implications for Canadian hospitals.

Send us Fan Mail Across Australia, pediatric centres have just come through a challenging respiratory virus season - driven by influenza, RSV, and COVID - with unusually high volumes among infants and young children, shifting viral patterns, and sustained pressure on emergency departments and inpatient units. As Canadian hospitals begin to experience early increases in respiratory illness, pediatric leaders are watching closely for signals of what may lie ahead. In this “just-in-time” episode...

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