Flu surges across U.S. as doctor visits reach highest level since 1997
The CDC estimated there have been at least 11 million flu cases as of December 27.
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The CDC estimated there have been at least 11 million flu cases as of December 27.
The new CDC recommendations suggest reducing the number of vaccinations all children should receive.
The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, with members appointed by RFK Jr., voted to change longstanding recommendations on the hepatitis B vaccine.
Western Pennsylvania counties are seeing vaccination rates fall among school-aged children.
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claims that the aluminum ingredients in vaccines cause a variety of harmful reactions, from allergies to autism. Scientists say that's wrong and warn of risks if they're removed.
Multiple CDC officials familiar with the situation said the change was made by political appointees without input from relevant agency staffers.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro signed an executive order meant to protect access to vaccines for people in the commonwealth.
Large majorities say COVID vaccines should be more available to those who want them, but many say Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s policies are making vaccines less available.
Adams, who served as surgeon general during the first Trump administration, said Kennedy's assertions about the efficacy of mRNA vaccines are "simply not true."
Vaccination coverage among kindergartners decreased for all reported vaccines during the 2024 to 2025 school year, data posted to the CDC website showed.
The CDC's new "checklist" comes amid a deadly year of measles outbreaks that is now near record levels.
Researchers found people given a shingles vaccine had a 23% lower risk of cardiovascular events, including stroke, heart failure and coronary heart disease.
Arkansas, Hawaii and Indiana have joined a list of two dozen states with confirmed measles cases.
Two cases of measles have been confirmed within Pennsylvania.
Childhood vaccinations have not recovered from the slump that happened after the pandemic, according to new research.
Health officials in Montgomery County are investigating and contact tracing after a child was diagnosed with measles.
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a noted vaccine skeptic, is voicing support for the measles vaccine amid a deadly outbreak, mainly in Texas.
While just under 95% of school-aged children are vaccinated against preventable diseases, the rate has been slipping for years.
Aaron Siri, an attorney to Robert F. Kennedy Jr., petitioned the FDA to "withdraw or suspend" its approval of a polio vaccine.
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.
AstraZeneca says the spray could be available "as soon as next flu season."
Thanks to vaccinations, measles was declared eliminated in the U.S. in 2000. But measles cases are now back; one reason is that more families have exempted their children from routine immunizations than ever before.
It's critical to get COVID and flu vaccinations as we head into the fall and winter months, an infectious disease expert said.
Federal health officials have a message for parents about protecting kids against measles.
There may be new hope against dementia after recent research that found the latest shingles vaccine appears to delay the onset of the memory-impairing condition.
Eighty years later, the remains of a 19-year-old Westmoreland County man killed in World War II have been identified.
The DNA profile was recovered from gloves found during the investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie in Arizona.
Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band will return to Pittsburgh this spring.
Warner Bros. Discovery said that Paramount Skydance is considering enhancing its buyout offer for the entertainment company.
Rain chances and storm chances return to the forecast on Wednesday.
Eighty years later, the remains of a 19-year-old Westmoreland County man killed in World War II have been identified.
The DNA profile was recovered from gloves found during the investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie in Arizona.
Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band will return to Pittsburgh this spring.
The annual KDKA Fish Fry Guide is back for Lent! Check our listings for a 2026 fish fry near you in Pittsburgh.
Warner Bros. Discovery said that Paramount Skydance is considering enhancing its buyout offer for the entertainment company.
The Rev. Jesse Jackson marched alongside Martin Luther King Jr., ran for president in the 1980s and led the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition in Chicago for decades.
Last week, the Pentagon said it may block military members from using tuition aid at many top universities across the country, including Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh. Chris Hoffman reports.
After setting social media abuzz by saying aliens were real, former President Barack Obama said he didn't see evidence that aliens "have made contact with us."
President Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in December at Mar-a-Lago with Mr. Trump saying the U.S. would support strikes if no deal was made with Iran.
It's the second time in as many weeks that government funding has lapsed as Democrats and the White House remain at an impasse over immigration enforcement policies.
When debt collection companies start calling, most people don't know what to do.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
The rush for roses is on with Valentine's Day this weekend, and making sure you're getting the best deal is crucial.
More than 30 states have already enacted similar legislation.
The first electric and gas bills of the year can come with sticker shock, and this year, it might be worse than usual.
This month’s UPMC Community Hero is Lauren Rowe. An educator and counselor in the West Mifflin Area School District, she is giving back to the school that raised her, making sure the next generation is full on the inside and out.
Chef Crystal Baldwin makes an easy recipe for shrimp fritters and highlights some Black-owned vendors, with products available at Giant Eagle!
Dr. Lori appraises more of your antiques. Today’s theme is: kitchen kitsch!
Daisy Jade is live at Kretchmar’s Bakery in Beaver to get the party started!
David is back! He and Heather are celebrating with new milkshake flavors!
The county has a new tool for tackling blighted homes across Allegheny County.
The Pennsylvania State Police's fire marshal unit in Greensburg is offering a reward for information that leads to an arrest in connection with a suspicious fire in August.
When debt collection companies start calling, most people don't know what to do.
It's been three months since the Woodland Hills School District put its superintendent on administrative leave.
Residents of Millvale are trying to get back to normal after last weekend's major snowstorm.
With a measles outbreak in Pennsylvania, local health experts want to send a message to families.
Cracking down on the price of prescription drugs is a hefty task.
The advisory, issued on Saturday, affected thousands of customers in Allegheny and Washington counties.
Pennsylvania American Water said that a first round of testing came back negative and an update can be expected late Monday morning.
Doctors said the drugs can help people lose unwanted pounds while retaining muscle.
Cleveland Browns safety Ronnie Hickman was assaulted inside a New York City hotel on Monday morning, officials said.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
A girls' basketball game at the Eastern Schools for the Deaf Athletic Association tournament became a lesson in sportsmanship on Friday.
Crosby's 15 points at the Olympics put him in the all-time lead among Canadian NHL players.
The chief of the U.S. Ski Team says Lindsey Vonn is preparing to return to the United States a week after crashing in the Olympic downhill.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
More than 140 employees at Nemacolin were informed they were being let go.
It's been about six years since the pandemic, and a lot of people working from home, but now companies are slowly calling them back to the office.
Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O'Connor on Tuesday announced a new initiative aimed at revitalizing neighborhood business districts across the city.
A handful of Pittsburgh-area Value City Furniture stores are going out of business after their parent company filed for bankruptcy.
Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band will return to Pittsburgh this spring.
Robert Duvall was in such classics as "The Godfather," "To Kill a Mockingbird," "M*A*S*H," "The Great Santini" and "Tender Mercies."
More extras are needed for "Mayor of Kingstown" when the show films its fifth and final season in Pittsburgh.
"Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues" star James Van Der Beek has died at 48 years old.
The Pennsylvania Film Office has awarded $34 million for production on Season 3 of "Tires" and the fifth and final season of "Mayor of Kingstown."
Hundreds of thousands of dollars are being spent to improve one intersection in Oakland near the University of Pittsburgh campus, and the money comes from a state grant. KDKA’s Chilekasi Adele details what’s coming.
Stay on top of local weather with First Alert Meteorologist Mary Ours' forecast!
As Fat Tuesday marks the final day before the beginning of the Lenten season, one Pittsburgh bakery expects it to be one of their busiest days of the year as they roll out pączki and other Mardi Gras-themed treats by the dozen. KDKA-TV's Megan Shinn reports.
This month’s UPMC Community Hero is Lauren Rowe. An educator and counselor in the West Mifflin Area School District, she is giving back to the school that raised her, making sure the next generation is full on the inside and out.
Chef Crystal Baldwin makes an easy recipe for shrimp fritters and highlights some Black-owned vendors, with products available at Giant Eagle!
Mike Tomlin stepped down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers after 19 seasons with the team.
Pitt's regular season has ended with an 8-4 record.
Pitt's five-game winning streak came to an end with a 37-15 loss to Notre Dame.
Mason Heintschel set a new Pitt freshman single-game passing record in the Pitt win at Acrisure Stadium.
The 44th annual KDKA-TV Turkey Fund will help our neighbors in need have a nice meal for Thanksgiving.
