Tripledemic

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A combination of three pandemics (usually referring to Covid-19, influenza, and RSV). neologism

    "What’s more, COVID-19 isn’t the only sickness going around, as influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) cases are prevalent, creating a “tripledemic.”"

Example

More examples

"Rochel recorded a PSA about the tripledemic."

Etymology

Blend of triple + pandemic.

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