(BPT) - As we head into fall and colder months approach, it's important to stay vigilant of the increased risk of respiratory viruses, especially COVID-19. Over the past four years, data has shown that COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths consistently rise during the fall and winter seasons. 1

This seasonal trend is reflected in recent data, underscoring the ongoing impact of COVID-19 across the country. Recent estimates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show that between October 1, 2024, and August 9, 2025, COVID-19 led to approximately 320,000 to 480,000 hospitalizations and 37,000 to 56,000 deaths in the United States. 2 Older adults remain especially vulnerable. Those aged 65 and older accounted for two-thirds of COVID-19-related hospitalizations b

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