Influenza

2012-13 Flu Season Is Worst In A Decade, Say Area Health Officials

There were 23,000 flu cases verified in Pennsylvania as of March 23rd, and officials say most cases are not lab-verified.

2013/04/01

(A woman with flu-like symptoms is examined. Credit: Scott Olson/ Getty Images)

Flu Outbreaks May Be Moderating in Pennsylvania

The coughing and the body aches continue, as the flu continues to spread across the country.

2013/02/01

(A woman gets a flu vaccination. File photo by Hadas Kuznits)

Pennsylvania Seeing More Flu Cases, Fewer Hospitalizations

There were 5,059 flu cases across Pennsylvania last week, up from 4,256 cases the previous week.

2013/01/15

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HEALTH: Flu Vaccine Clinics Expand Throughout Our Area

The flu emergency continues to grow across the country and in our area. 3 On Your Side Health Reporter Stephanie Stahl has an update.

2013/01/14

(Flu shots are administered at a Philadelphia health clinic. File photo by Steve Tawa)

Pennsylvania’s Flu Season Is Worst in Three Years

There are about 11,000 confirmed cases in Pennsylvania so far this season, and 22 deaths.

2013/01/10

Is It Flu, Or Something Else? Area Doctor Explains

While many do have the flu, there are other viruses making the rounds.

2013/01/04

(A woman gets a flu shot at a Philadelphia health clinic. File photo by Hadas Kuznits)

PA Health Officials: Flu Virus A Busy Bug Since Thanksgiving

The Pennsylvania Department of Health reports a higher than normal number of flu cases so far this season.

2012/12/12

Department Of Health Reports Additional Cases Of New Flu Strain In Pennsylvania

There are two confirmed cases and one probably human case of influenza due to a new strain of the flue known as H3N2v, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Health.

2012/08/31

Health: Mild Flu Season So Far

Flu season is off to a slow start, but don’t let that flu bug fool you. Federal health experts say it’s probably still on its way.

2012/01/27

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Vaccinating Young Children Against The Flu

There is a very important report released by the CDC in their monthly morbidity and mortality report which looks at children and flu related deaths.

2011/11/21

Flu Shot Benefit May Spread Among Children

Researchers compared flu-related emergency room visits in Children’s Hospital in Boston to Montreal Children’s Hospital in Canada, where shot recommendations were not expanded to include more kids.

2011/09/27

Health Officials Investigate New Strain Of Influenza That Sickened Pennsylvania Child

Health officials are investigating a new strain of influenza that has sickened a Pennsylvania child.

2011/09/03

Health: Flu Shot Helps Prevent Heart Attacks

There may be another reason to get a flu shot. In addition to preventing influenza, a new study says the vaccine can also lower the risk of a heart attack.

2010/09/21

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