The flu is a serious infection and can affect anyone, even healthy people. The flu vaccine is a safe and reliable way to lower the risk of getting the flu, and reduces the risk of serious illness from the flu – such as hospitalizations and the need for intensive care.

Jan 7, 2025 · PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Cases of influenza, COVID-19, RSV and norovirus are making the rounds in the aftermath of holiday gatherings. Just in time to get back in the swing of work and school...

Cold and Flu Forecast provides predicted flu risk levels over the next 15 days in your area, historic trends in positive flu cases, flu strain prevalence, and in-depth information on how...

Dec 7, 2023 · PITTSBURGH, PA — The flu season is in full swing in Western Pennsylvania, with Allegheny County reporting the highest number of influenza cases in Pennsylvania by far. According to the latest...

Take your best shot at preventing the flu this year. The flu vaccine is a safe and effective way to prevent contracting the flu and spreading it to others. Getting a flu shot will help protect you, your family, and your community. UPMC offers flu shots at many convenient locations.

Dec 11, 2019 · PITTSBURGH, PA - Pennsylvania Department of Health officials are warning of a widespread flu outbreak across the state, and no place has been hit harder than the Pittsburgh metro area.

Dec 8, 2022 · PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - The Allegheny County Health Department has reported more than 8,000 flu cases just this season, and it's only December. In 2021-22 there were 536 cases, 30 in 2020-21 and...

Jan 10, 2018 · Southwestern Pennsylvania is mirroring a national trend of a sharp rise in influenza this flu season. PITTSBURGH, PA - Flu cases are rising rapidly across the country and have jumped...

Worried about the flu near you? Viruses survive better and spread easily when the air is dry, and temperatures are low. Get your local flu forecast.

Sep 23, 2022 · PITTSBURGH — Doctors are warning we’re in for a severe flu season this year and explained why more people — especially children — may be at risk. Friday is the first full day of fall and some...