This year, the number of cases of the flu and other respiratory viruses (RSV) are on the rise. One theory is that this is fallout from the last couple of years of isolation due to COVID. And COVID seems to have plateaued.
Presently my great-granddaughter has respiratory syncytial virus or RSV. While it seems to be mostly affecting children with mild cold like symptoms which last about a week, it can be a serious condition for infants, children, and older folks with additional health issues.
There are currently no approved treatments or vaccines for RSV.