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.

A Weekly Influenza Surveillance Report Prepared by the Influenza Division.

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...

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.

Nov 15, 2022 · PITTSBURGH — Allegheny County reported the highest number of flu cases in the state this season, at 3,247 as of Nov. 12, according to the Allegheny County Health Department.

Aug 31, 2021 · PITTSBURGH – The 2021-22 influenza season is likely to be more severe than average—and hit young children particularly hard—due to waning population-level immunity from the near-lack of a flu season during last winter’s COVID-19 surge, two new analyses led by scientists at the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health ...

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 …

Jan 11, 2024 · Cases of COVID-19, flu and RSV are increasing nationwide, and in Pennsylvania respiratory virus activity levels in the state have gone from low to high in less than a month, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

When you get the annual flu vaccine, you’re cutting your risk of getting the flu by 40% to 60%. If you do get the flu, your symptoms probably won’t be as severe. Find a location close to you or learn more. Everyone ages 6 months and older is eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine.

Sep 2, 2021 · New studies by Pitt Graduate School of Public Health researchers suggest a sharp rise in influenza cases this with, potentially a half-million more flu hospitalizations that usual. Last year's flu season was one of the mildest on record leading to waning population-level immunity, as fewer people developed a natural immunity from influenza.