UW Health discusses threat of a 'tripledemic'

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Respiratory syncytial virus, also known as RSV, is rising in case number throughout the United States, increasing the threat of a "tripledemic."

The term "tripledemic" has been used by medical officials to refer to a wide threat of flu, RSV and COVID-19.

Dr. Jeff Pothof, chief quality officer at UW Health in Madison, joined us on Tuesday, Nov. 1 to offer some insight, as well as tips on how to keep yourself safe in the coming winter months.