Sunday, January 13, 2013
Influenza activity is widespread in the Philadelphia region and throughout most of the country, and is likely to continue for weeks.
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Sunday, January 13
After last year's mildest flu season on record, influenza has returned with a vengeance. A "moderately severe outbreak" of "old-fashioned influenza" is filling emergency rooms across the region and the country. According to Dr. William Schaffner, Chair of the Department of Preventative Medicine at Vanderbilt University, this year's influenza outbreak began on the East Coast early this year, in November, and quickly spread westward. The Philadelphia region, along with other East Coast metropolitan areas, "is having a harder time" with the flu than many other parts of the country, Schaffner said in an interview with the Huffington Post. At Lehigh Valley Hospital, medical officials opened a "flu tent" outside the emergency room to handle the …
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
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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.
Friday, December 14, 2012
Flu cases in Pennsylvania have gone from sporadic to widespread, state health officials warn.
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Friday, December 14, 2012
The Department of Health says influenza activity has risen significantly across Pennsylvania since Thanksgiving. The Department of Health is reporting flu activity has increased from sporadic to widespread throughout the state, meaning at least half of the state’s regions are experiencing outbreaks of influenza or increases in influenza-like illness. The flu has appeared earlier this year than in most flu seasons, as widespread activity usually is not seen until January. The number of cases reported to the department more than doubled in the past week. “If you decided to wait, now is the perfect time to get vaccinated against the flu,” Acting Secretary of Health Michael Wolf said. “Ensuring that you and your family get vaccinated will …
Friday, September 28, 2012
On Saturday, Sept. 29, Bucks County will hold its 7th Annual Pandemic Flu Drill.
On Saturday, Sept. 29, Bucks County residents are invited to participate in the 7th Annual Pandemic Flu Drill. The drill is an opportunity for all Bucks County residents over the age of 3 to receive a free flu vaccination. About 35,000 vaccinations were distributed during last year's drill. Stop by one of the following locations from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday to receive a free vaccination: Northampton Fire Company Station #83 283 Hatboro Rd. Churchville, Pa, 18966 Levittown Fire Company No. 2 Station #13 6 County Way Levittown, Pa, 19058 Sellersville Fire Company Station #27 2 North Main St. Sellersville, Pa, 18960 Individuals 18 years of age and younger must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at time of vaccination to receive a …
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
On Sept. 29, Bucks County will hold its 7th Annual Pandemic Flu Drill.
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Wednesday, September 12, 2012
On Saturday, Sept. 29, Bucks County residents are invited to participate in the 7th Annual Pandemic Flu Drill. The drill is an opportunity for all Bucks County residents over the age of 3 to receive a free flu vaccination. About 35,000 vaccinations were distributed during last year's drill. Stop by one of the following locations from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 9 to receive a free vaccination: Northampton Fire Company Station #83 283 Hatboro Rd. Churchville, Pa, 18966 Levittown Fire Company No. 2 Station #13 6 County Way Levittown, Pa, 19058 Sellersville Fire Company Station #27 2 North Main St. Sellersville, Pa, 18960 Individuals 18 years of age and younger must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at time of vaccination to …
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10:32 pm on Monday, January 14, 2013
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