Local healthcare facilities see rise in wait times as 'tripledemic' continues to rage

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Healthcare experts are anticipating an increase in cases of COVID and seasonal illnesses associated with the so-called ‘tripledemic’ as the holiday season brings family and friends together.

Dr. Heather Osher, Medical Director of Patient First, says her facility is seeing increased wait times as more fall ill. To avoid overcrowding, Osher says it's important to keep tabs on their website.

People who fall ill should try to avoid large crowds to prevent spreading their sickness. As such, Dr. Osher suggests taking advantage of telehealth to talk to a healthcare provider about treatments.Doctors in the Delaware Valley say the continuing ‘tripledemic’ may be the worst they've ever seen and could become worse as holiday gatherings resume at pre-pandemic levels.

While the passing of illness remains prevalent this winter, pharmacies are facing a shortage of over-the-counter and prescription medications to help alleviate patient's symptoms.

 

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Glad we all got vaccinated so we wouldn't get COVID. What a scam that was. At least big pharma made some serious government tax payers coin.

The made up word tripledemic is hilarious

It sure is a tripledimic.

I wouldn't exactly say their healthcare experts, all too many doctors don't take care of our pain. you're 65 you have degenerative disease in your spine you're suffering in pain, can't sleep - yet doctors in PA do nothing but charge your insurance to pay their condo fees.

Experts 😆😆

Love the made up Tripledemic word.

Stay home - you’ll be fine in a few days. Stop with the hysteria.

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