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Do not underestimate the value of washing your hands to stop the spread of illness as you visit with family over the next several days. The Tennessee Department of Health’s Bill Christian said there are more viruses spreading than usual as people begin to travel and gather in large groups. Christian said a flu shot is the number one way ... Read More »

Cookeville Regional Medical Center seeing an increase in respiratory syncytial virus cases, or RSV. Infection Prevention Manager Stephanie Etter said the virus typically cycles every fall and winter. She said it affects small children and infants the most, and often causes hospitalization. “Children have more viruses as far as respiratory viruses in general in their body,” Etter said. “It can ... Read More »