Now's the perfect time for your flu and COVID shots. Here's why.
If you still haven't gotten your COVID or flu shot, now is the time so you'll stay protected throughout the season, according to doctors.
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If you still haven't gotten your COVID or flu shot, now is the time so you'll stay protected throughout the season, according to doctors.
In 2023, Allegheny County reported 355 COVID-19-related deaths and over 5,000 hospitalizations.
AstraZeneca says the spray could be available "as soon as next flu season."
With new COVID-19 vaccines available and flu season upon us, it understandably has people asking a lot of questions.
It's critical to get COVID and flu vaccinations as we head into the fall and winter months, an infectious disease expert said.
The latest data comes as the FDA is weighing a major revision to the flu shots.
In late December, UPMC had required masks to be worn.
UPMC Children's Hospital took part in the study.
The COVID-19 virus is continually changing, and a recent subvariant, the JN.1, is rapidly climbing the charts.
Last Wednesday, more than 80 students were sent to the nurse's office and more than 30 were sent home.
With the holidays fast approaching and with many expected to gather with older family members, the safety and health of others are at the top of mind for many.
"COVID-19 hospitalizations are rising quickly," the CDC said, and the new variant JN.1 is making up an increasing share of cases.
KDKA's John Shumway checked in with the Allegheny County Health Department for some guidance.
There are ways to keep your kids and yourself safe, and they say that starts with the vaccine.
The holidays are over, kids are back in school, and they're flooding the offices of pediatricians.
Influenza is continuing its early and severe rampage through the United States.
There have been at least 15 million cases, 150,000 hospitalizations, and more than 9,000 flu deaths.
The CDC said cases are falling in some areas, but so far this season there have been at least 15 million cases, 150,000 hospitalizations, and more than 9,000 flu deaths.
In terms of diagnosed flu cases, the 2022-23 flu season has started off worse than any other during the past decade.
Flu season has only just begun but cases have skyrocketed. KDKA's Chris DeRose has more.
The availability of children's painkillers first started dropping in June.
Doctors urge caution as Christmas approaches.
As the world is continuing more and more to return to normal, it's still smart to minimize risks and stay healthy.
Amoxicillin can't treat viruses like RSV and the flu, but it's needed for secondary infections the viruses cause.
The CDC says that it's been more than a decade since flu hospitalizations have been this high at this point in the season.
Two dogs fatally mauled Kingsley Wright in Roselawn, Ohio.
A Pennsylvania man was charged in a shooting in Calhoun County, West Virginia, that killed two and injured two others.
Common Pleas Judge Michael Della Vecchia, the judge responsible for the largest verdict in Allegheny County, is retiring from the bench.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says norovirus spreads quickly and easily.
The FBI issued a notice to sports leagues earlier this month informing teams and players of recent burglaries targeting professional athletes.
Two dogs fatally mauled Kingsley Wright in Roselawn, Ohio.
A Pennsylvania man was charged in a shooting in Calhoun County, West Virginia, that killed two and injured two others.
Common Pleas Judge Michael Della Vecchia, the judge responsible for the largest verdict in Allegheny County, is retiring from the bench.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says norovirus spreads quickly and easily.
The FBI issued a notice to sports leagues earlier this month informing teams and players of recent burglaries targeting professional athletes.
The state funeral for former President Jimmy Carter will be held in Washington on Jan. 9, 2025, and the late president will lie in state ahead of the service.
World leaders react to the death of Jimmy Carter, the 39th president, who strived to improve the lives of Americans and people around the world for decades after his presidency.
After a single term in office, Jimmy Carter's decades of humanitarian work may be his most enduring legacy.
Former President Jimmy Carter built a legacy as a tireless champion for peace.
Germany is to vote in an early election on Feb. 23 after Chancellor Olaf Scholz's three-party governing coalition collapsed last month.
A fire in Everson, Fayette County, killed 6 pets.
Shoppers in Pittsburgh were preparing for the holiday gift return rush on Thursday morning.
Since 9 a.m. on Christmas Eve morning, the Walmart in Hempfield Township was bustling with people coming in at the 11th hour for a few odds and ends and to round out their Christmas shopping.
There was "snow" stopping people from getting their last-minute presents on Friday.
Workers at Amazon facilities in major U.S. cities went on strike Thursday morning.
Downtown Pittsburgh is turning into a winter wonderland this New Year's Eve! We learned about what you can expect on New Year's Eve in the Steel City!
We moved into the PTL Kitchen to surprise Celina on her last show with us to have a Pompeani Pizza Party!
Your incredible generosity has helped us raise over $90 million for the Free Care Fund at UPMC Children's Hospital. We revealed this year's grand total!
Our PTL Pup Maz was here today! We got to see how her training has been going and if she learned any new commands!
The holiday spirit was in full swing today on the show. David and Heather got to play Santa as they exchanged gifts!
An attempt to cut down on energy bills turned into a financial nightmare for a Beaver Falls man.
A Pittsburgh woman says she's dealing with a rodent infestation because of a neighboring house that's condemned.
Making housing more affordable is the cornerstone of the Gainey administration, but critics say his efforts have fallen short.
High-speed police chases can lead to the arrest of suspected criminals. But do the chases pose a risk to the public?
The University of Pittsburgh says it is jumping into the NIL sphere with both feet.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says norovirus spreads quickly and easily.
The proposed rule is required under a law passed by Congress last year, and is intended to ensure the safety of makeup and baby powder.
A University of Pittsburgh research group is reaching new limits and perfecting a robot to help people with ALS live better lives.
Sharon Regional Medical Center employees rallied with family and friends to save the hospital from an impending closure.
Miller Shevitz of Beaver Falls is at his happiest when he's showing off his toys.
The FBI issued a notice to sports leagues earlier this month informing teams and players of recent burglaries targeting professional athletes.
The Pittsburgh Steelers and their struggling defense could be at full strength for the regular-season finale against Cincinnati.
The Steelers have already clinched a playoff spot.
Sidney Crosby broke Mario Lemieux's Pittsburgh franchise career record for assists on Michael Bunting's power-play goal and the Penguins beat the New York Islanders 3-2 on Sunday night.
Casey Cizikas and Anders Lee each scored twice and the New York Islanders beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-3.
Dozens of shoppers lined up outside for the one place they count on for their Christmas Eve feast.
Capitol buildings are almost always an imposing presence.
A pair of businessmen say they have plans to breathe new life into the former Redbeard's on Mount Washington.
Pittsburgh Popcorn's food processing facility has been shut down.
Another restaurant in Pittsburgh's Station Square is closing.
The Highmark First Night celebration in Pittsburgh will have a lot of activities for just about everybody.
Linda Lavin, a Tony Award-winning stage actress who became a working class icon as a paper-hat wearing waitress on the TV sitcom "Alice," has died. She was 87.
Olivia Hussey won a Golden Globe for best new actress for her part as Juliet in Franco Zeffirelli's 1968 adaptation of William Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet."
Baltimore's victory over Houston averaged 24.3 million viewers, while Kansas City's win at Pittsburgh averaged 24.1 million, according to early viewer figures released by Nielsen.
A judge ruled that a woman who says she was raped by Jay-Z and Sean "Diddy" Combs when she was 13 can proceed anonymously, for now, in her lawsuit against the rap moguls.
"Dry January" is almost here.
Strong wind gusts and stormy weather are to blame for the outages across the Pittsburgh area.
Get the latest weather updates with First Alert Meteorologist Kristin Emery's forecast!
Common Pleas Judge Michael Della Vecchia, the judge responsible for the largest verdict in Allegheny County, is retiring from the bench.
Get the latest weather updates with First Alert Meteorologist Kristin Emery's forecast!
The 71st Annual KDKA Free Care Fund Telethon raised more than $1.7 million. Here are some photos from the night.
Newborn babies at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital got dressed up in holiday onesies and hats knit by a nurse.
Pittsburgh has won 21 straight regular season home games against Cleveland.
Crews found the body of Elizabeth Pollard, the Pennsylvania grandma who fell into a sinkhole in Unity Township.
A Pennsylvania woman might have fallen into a sinkhole while searching for her missing cat, police said.
