Meanings
- neologismuncountableA widespread outbreak of four illnesses at the same time, such as Covid-19, flu, respiratory syncytial virus, and adenovirus.First known use 2022
Add another monkeypox or bird flu outbreak, and we might even experience a “quadrupledemic.”
2022 December 18, David Axe, “Overlapping Virus Outbreaks Threaten ‘Tripledemic’ Crisis”, in Daily Blast2 more examples
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.
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 CNNAt 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.
2024 December 22, Ethan Ennals, “A relaxing way to beat the blues this winter: SPA doctor”, in Mail on Sunday, London, page 43
Origin
Blend of quadruple + pandemic. Coined around 2022. Compare tripledemic.
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