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One expert in Indiana expects to see another wave of COVID-19 infections during late spring based on past patterns.

One expert recommends people get the vaccine now since he expects to see a large peak in cases in about eight to 10 weeks.

The vaccine targets the latest strain, the KP.2 variant, and is made by Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna.

It's been one year since the COVID-19 public health emergency ended. The Indiana Department of Health still posts weekly updates of new COVID-19 data, but one expert says those numbers aren't totally accurate.

COVID is now being treated similarly to other respiratory illnesses such as the flu or RSV.

IU Health Bloomington Hospital treated fewer than 20 flu cases in the last two weeks, according to a spokesperson. The hospital has seen an increase in COVID-19 patients.

It is possible to get COVID, RSV and the flu at the same time, also known as the ‘trifecta.’

COVID-19 cases are expected to rise this holiday season.

Health officials are recommending that everyone older than 6 months get either the updated Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine.

The new booster is designed to address strains of the virus that have caused an increase in hospitalizations over the last few months.