• September 14, 2026
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respiratory illness

  • July 1, 2026

Health Experts Urge Outdoor Vacations to Bolster Immunity

San José, Costa Rica — San José – As families across Costa Rica begin their mid-term school break, a leading…
  • May 15, 2026

Costa Rica Races to Vaccinate Seniors as Flu Season Looms

San José, Costa Rica — As Costa Rica braces for the impending spike in respiratory illnesses that accompanies its annual…
  • May 13, 2026

Costa Rica Braces for Seasonal Spike in Pediatric Respiratory Illness

San José, Costa Rica — San José – With the first rains of the season marking a shift in the…
  • May 13, 2026

Costa Rica Braces for Annual Surge in Pediatric Respiratory Illness

San José, Costa Rica — SAN JOSÉ – With the arrival of Costa Rica’s rainy season, the nation’s leading pediatric…
  • January 27, 2026

Aggressive Influenza Strain Sidelines Hundreds in Costa Rica

San José, Costa Rica — SAN JOSÉ – While residents of the Central Valley contend with the typical cool winds…
  • January 7, 2026

CCSS Scrambles as Child Respiratory Cases Overwhelm Hospitals

Cartago, Costa Rica — CARTAGO – The Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS) has preemptively activated its national hospital network…
  • January 5, 2026

Seasonal Spike in Influenza H3 Confirmed by Health Officials

San José, Costa Rica — San José, Costa Rica – Health authorities are closely monitoring a predictable seasonal increase in…
  • December 24, 2025

Calderón Guardia Hospital Mandates Masks Amid Critical ER Overload

San José, Costa Rica — San José – In a stark reminder of ongoing public health challenges, the Dr. Rafael…
  • December 22, 2025

Cartago Hospital Reinstates Mask Mandate Amid Virus Surge

Cartago, Costa Rica — CARTAGO, Costa Rica – In a proactive public health move just days before Christmas, the Maximiliano…
  • December 15, 2025

Costa Rican Health Officials Confirm New Influenza Variant

San José, Costa Rica — SAN JOSÉ – Health authorities in Costa Rica have officially confirmed the domestic circulation of…