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quadrupledemic (uncountable)

1. (virology, neologism) A widespread outbreak of four illnesses at the same time, such as Covid-19, flu, respiratory syncytial virus, and adenovirus. [from 2022]
   • 2022 December 18, David Axe, “Overlapping Virus Outbreaks Threaten ‘Tripledemic’ Crisis”, in Daily Blast‎:

     Add another monkeypox or bird flu outbreak, and we might even experience a “quadrupledemic.”

   • 2023 January 10, “Bolsonaro Supporters Storm Key Government Buildings; Lula da Silva Vows to Punish Those Responsible for Attacks”, in CNN Newsroom, spoken by Eric Feigl-Ding, via CNN:

     There's a lot of damage against T-cells, and so this could also explain the surges of flu, surges of RSV, Strep A and surges in many other viruses and pathogens this past year, and hence, we're having this tripledemic, quadrupledemic in many countries worldwide.

   • 2024 December 22, Ethan Ennals, “A relaxing way to beat the blues this winter: SPA doctor”, in Mail on Sunday, London, page 43:

     At its most extreme, [vitamin D] deficiency can lead to bone deformities and increases the risk of fractures.
     However, for most, low levels may manifest as unexplained fatigue, general aches and pains as well as a weak immune system – something none of us want as a ‘quadrupledemic’ of flu, RSV, norovirus and Covid sweeps the UK.