Tuesday, February 19, 2013
There have been more flu-related deaths this season than any other season since 2003, according to statistics released Tuesday by the state health department.
More people have died of the flu in Pennsylvania this season than any other flu season since 2003, when the state began tracking cases, the Pennsylvania Department of Health reported Tuesday. Also, there have been more lab-confirmed cases and hospitalizations this season. Of the 154 flu-related deaths from Oct. 2 through Feb. 16, five were in Lehigh County and four were in Northampton County, according to the latest flu statistics released by the state health department. Most of the deaths were among those 65 and older. Though the flu remains widespread in Pennsylvania, there was good news -- the number of reported flu cases, hospitalizations and emergency room visits were down from the previous week. A total of 1,082 flu cases were …
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
An influx of patients suffering from flu-like illness has prompted Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest to set up a mobile tent outside the emergency department to treat patients.
Saturday, December 22, 2012
Flu cases have doubled in Pennsylvania in recent weeks and it's a good time to review the symptoms - and get a flu shot
- THE NEIGHBORHOOD FILES
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Saturday, December 22, 2012
It's still not too late to get a flu shot. There's been a big increase in flu cases in Pennsylvania in recent weeks. The following health tip is from the Pa. Department of Health: Influenza, also known as the flu, is a contagious disease that is caused by the influenza virus. It attacks the respiratory tract in humans (nose, throat, and lungs). The flu is different from a cold. Influenza usually comes on suddenly and may include these symptoms: These symptoms are usually referred to as "flu-like symptoms." If you think you have the flu, or do get sick, stay home from work or school so that you don’t infect or make others ill.
Thursday, December 6, 2012
It's National Influenza Vaccination Week. Did you get your flu shot?
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Thursday, December 6, 2012
Flu season is off to an early start, state and federal health officials say, with many more Pennsylvania cases reported as of the beginning of December than the previous year. According to the state Department of Health, there were 387 cases of confirmed influenza across the state from Oct. 2 - Dec. 1, in 53 of the state's 67 counties. Ten of those cases were in Lehigh County, 13 were in Northampton County. Most of the cases were in the western part of the state; Allegheny County had 64 cases. The Centers for Disease Control reports that the 2012-2013 season is shaping up to be a bad one. There have been a larger number of suspected flu cases than usual in five Southern states, and this year's strain may be more virulent. Nevertheless, …
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7:30 am on Friday, March 1, 2013
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