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Saturday, May 2, 2026 · Salem

Oregon Hospitals Brace for Respiratory Surge Echoing 2022 Crisis

The Oregon Health Authority is alerting residents to a sharp rise in flu and RSV cases, mirroring the intense 2022 pediatric surge that overwhelmed hospitals. With admissions climbing in Portland and beyond, health officials push vaccinations amid strained capacity. Infants and toddlers face the highest risks as emergency measures loom.

Saturday, May 2, 2026
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