what viruses are going around right now in adults

According to recent surveillance data from the National Respiratory and Enteric Virus Surveillance System (NREVSS), respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), human parainfluenza viruses (HPIV), human metapneumovirus (HMPV), respiratory adenoviruses, human coronavirus, rotavirus, and norovirus are being monitored for temporal and geographic circulation patterns. However, it is important to note that these viruses are not new and have been around for a long time. The two main respiratory viruses currently being seen in patients are HPIV and HMPV, both of which present with milder symptoms and are not a serious health threat for most people. Other respiratory viruses that are currently circulating include common coronaviruses (other than SARS-CoV-2), respiratory adenovirus, and parainfluenza. It is also possible for a person to be infected with multiple viruses at the same time. The symptoms of these viruses can be similar to each other and to COVID-19 and the flu, so it is important to get tested to determine the specific virus causing the symptoms. The best way to prevent the spread of these viruses is to follow tried-and-true advice, such as getting plenty of rest, taking over-the-counter medications for symptoms, seeking medical attention if necessary, and getting vaccinated against the flu and COVID-19.