Articles written by Dr. Luann Chen

Dr. LuAnn Chen|Jan 11, 2023

Washington’s ‘tripledemic’ is far from over. As COVID-19, flu and RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) continue to surge, hospitals and health care providers are reaching capacity. In Washington State, flu deaths are at higher rates than are usually seen at this point in the season (40 people, including three children, as of December 10). High levels of respiratory illnesses could continue for a while. As a physician with Community Health Plan of Washington, I urge you to consider the following tips to ward off illness this winter and sprin...