Flu activity in California began rising in September, months ahead of the typical schedule, prompting health officials to urge residents to get vaccinated promptly.
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Oxford Area High School in Chester County will be closed on Friday after a confirmed measles case, part of a statewide surge that has topped 1,000 infections.
A child at Eden Christian Academy in the North Hills was confirmed as the second measles case in Allegheny County amid a statewide outbreak of over 1,000 infections.
Unseasonably high flu test rates in the UK, US West Coast and Japan, combined with a rising H1N1 strain carrying the G155E mutation, are leading experts to consider an earlier vaccine rollout.
Pennsylvania has confirmed 1,004 measles cases, five deaths and 198 hospitalizations, marking the largest state outbreak in more than three decades.
Governor Kathy Hochul declared a disaster emergency as New York records 108 measles cases, expanding vaccine administration amid a nationwide resurgence.
Pennsylvania reports 943 measles cases and a fifth death, prompting officials in Lancaster, Chester, Montgomery and Delaware counties to intensify vaccination and outreach efforts.
Fall brings the start of respiratory virus season, and flu, COVID‑19 and RSV vaccines are now being offered at pharmacies and through public programs.
A 20‑year‑old Amish woman undergoing leukemia treatment died of double pneumonia after contracting measles during Pennsylvania's biggest outbreak in 30 years.
University of Pittsburgh clinicians and state health officials share advice on timing, vaccine options and what to expect during this year’s flu season.