New Jersey confirms 1st child flu death of 2026
New Jersey has confirmed its first pediatric flu death of the 2025-26 season, which health leaders warn has been seeing cases spread at alarming rates.
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New Jersey has confirmed its first pediatric flu death of the 2025-26 season, which health leaders warn has been seeing cases spread at alarming rates.
Flu-like illness has reached its highest level in the U.S. in 25 years, according to updated numbers released by the CDC.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says 32 jurisdictions are showing "high" or "very high" levels of flu.
Experts say the holiday season is prime for contagious illnesses to spread in crowded places like malls, airports and holiday parties.
The threat of flu season has arrived with a new strain that could lead to hospitalization numbers and potential deaths that surpass last year's totals.
FluMist, the first self-administered flu vaccine spray, is now available for purchase. Here's everything to know, from cost to age requirements and more.
Flu cases are at their highest level in 15 years, according to federal health officials.
For a second time this season, at least 41 states are reporting high or very high levels of the flu. Here's how to stay safe.
Several Western states are seeing rates worse than last year's peak of flu season.
A high school in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, has a reported whooping cough case.
But what kind of sickness do your symptoms point to? Here's a breakdown for COVID-19, flu and more — and why testing is so important.
Federal health officials in the U.S. are warning that a decline in flu vaccinations could have led to an increase in pediatric flu deaths.
AstraZeneca says the spray could be available "as soon as next flu season."
The Carter family is like many in the region — sick with respiratory infections.
The post-holiday surge of respiratory infections is growing and doctors expect it to get even worse in the next few weeks.
Doctors are hoping to avoid another trifecta of infections with COVID-19, flu and RSV all happening at the same time.
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention said this two-week run up to Thanksgiving is the best time to get vaccinated for COVID, the flu and RSV.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is expanding surveillance of infectious diseases at some major airports.
With the holidays fast approaching, Philadelphia's health commissioner wants to make sure you and your family are protected from the flu.
The director said the timing for the vaccines is critical so people are protected before the holiday season.
Fall and winter are when highly contagious infections start spreading rapidly and there are a number of events in Philadelphia in the next week that could be super spreaders.
The Philadelphia health commissioner hopes to avoid another tripledemic of flu, COVID and RSV, like what happened last winter.
The newest version provides the best coverage, and these updated shots come as cases are growing.
Doctors are warning there could be another tripledemic, with COVID-19, the flu and RSV circulating at the same time this winter and the best time to prepare is now.
Doctors said it's important to get as many people protected with vaccinations as possible to prevent outbreaks and save lives.
After the hottest May day ever recorded in Philadelphia history, Wednesday may be a repeat with record highs in the mid-to-upper 90s in spots.
Chris Rabb won a competitive Democratic primary for the U.S. House of Representatives seat representing part of Philadelphia.
Jefferson Methodist Hospital in South Philadelphia remains closed Wednesday because of a power outage.
Former teacher Bob Harvie won the Democratic primary in Pennsylvania's 1st Congressional District, CBS News projects.
Bob Brooks won the Democratic primary for a U.S. House seat representing the Lehigh Valley, CBS News projects. He will attempt to flip the seat blue in the general election.
After the hottest May day ever recorded in Philadelphia history, Wednesday may be a repeat with record highs in the mid-to-upper 90s in spots.
Chris Rabb won a competitive Democratic primary for the U.S. House of Representatives seat representing part of Philadelphia.
Jefferson Methodist Hospital in South Philadelphia remains closed Wednesday because of a power outage.
Former teacher Bob Harvie won the Democratic primary in Pennsylvania's 1st Congressional District, CBS News projects.
Bob Brooks won the Democratic primary for a U.S. House seat representing the Lehigh Valley, CBS News projects. He will attempt to flip the seat blue in the general election.
Chris Rabb won a competitive Democratic primary for the U.S. House of Representatives seat representing part of Philadelphia.
Jefferson Methodist Hospital in South Philadelphia remains closed Wednesday because of a power outage.
Former teacher Bob Harvie won the Democratic primary in Pennsylvania's 1st Congressional District, CBS News projects.
Bob Brooks won the Democratic primary for a U.S. House seat representing the Lehigh Valley, CBS News projects. He will attempt to flip the seat blue in the general election.
As America prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday, one historian is marking the occasion with a journey along the Underground Railroad.
Five people were injured after a car and an NJ Transit River Line train collided Tuesday in Delran, a spokesperson for the transportation provider said.
The Philadelphia region is facing a double whammy of record-breaking heat mixed with the area's poor air quality.
A jury found Paul Caneiro guilty in February of murdering his brother, sister-in-law, niece and nephew before setting their New Jersey mansion on fire in 2018.
Crews are searching for a swimmer who went missing in Ocean City, New Jersey, on Monday night, the Coast Guard said.
Scientists are buzzing about Triantha x novacaesariensis, a newly identified plant found in New Jersey's Pine Barrens.
The historic Mother African Union Church in Wilmington, Delaware, was destroyed in a fire early Sunday morning.
A Delaware man is in custody after he barricaded himself and started a fire inside a Wawa store on Limestone Road, police say.
A New Castle County, Delaware, refinery is starting repairs that could increase its sulfur dioxide emissions levels past permitted limits.
At 108 years old, Susan Young Browne still exercises, drives and visits the Dover, Delaware, senior center she's been a member of for more than 50 years.
Delaware State University students are taking off from Chandelle Airport in Dover as they work to become future Army aviators.
The Philadelphia region is facing a double whammy of record-breaking heat mixed with the area's poor air quality.
Research from Thomas Jefferson University could help ID a new way to improve poor sleep and reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease.
Life is back to normal for 21-year-old Gianna Parrillo-Shennard, whose life was saved by Jefferson Health's mobile stroke unit.
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
NAMI Montgomery County is hosting a mental health awareness and fundraising walk for the organization's free mental health programs.
The 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club is a huge boost for Pottstown, Pennsylvania-based Lessen the Loads.
Bars and restaurants in Newtown Square are gearing up for an influx of customers as the 2026 PGA Championship is here.
If you dine out in Philadelphia during the 2026 FIFA World Cup events, you could end up paying more.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
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Five people were injured after a car and an NJ Transit River Line train collided Tuesday in Delran, a spokesperson for the transportation provider said.
A crash involving a tractor-trailer in Chester County shut down the Route 30 Bypass Monday night.
SEPTA on Monday announced its plans to get fans to and from six World Cup matches in Philadelphia and the fan festival at Lemon Hill.
A Delaware woman died in a multi-vehicle crash on I-95 in South Philadelphia Tuesday night while her 4-year-old daughter was in the backseat, state police said.
A serious crash in Hainesport, New Jersey, forced Route 38 to close Thursday night.
Chase Burns shines for the Cincinnati Reds, striking out nine in six innings during a 4-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies.
Bryson Stott hit a two-run homer with two outs in the eighth inning and Jhoan Duran worked a 1-2-3 ninth as the Philadelphia Phillies extended their winning streak to five games with a 5-4 win over the Cincinnati Reds.
SEPTA on Monday announced its plans to get fans to and from six World Cup matches in Philadelphia and the fan festival at Lemon Hill.
On Monday, May 18, the merchandise tent at Aronimink Golf Club is open to the public for one day of last-minute shopping, where all remaining items are 50% off.
The 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club brought roughly 200,000 golf fans to Newtown Square, Delaware County.
Uzo Aduba and Darren Criss announced the 2026 Tony nominees for select categories on "CBS Mornings" on Tuesday.
If you dine out in Philadelphia during the 2026 FIFA World Cup events, you could end up paying more.
Call Your Mother, a Washington D.C. based bagel and deli chain, now has the keys to Metropolitan's Rittenhouse Square location.
The Philadelphia Museum of Art is embracing a statue it once kept at arm's length.
The "Dog Days Are Over" for the Flyers, but their return to the playoffs comes at the cost of the Florence + the Machine concert.
Ukee Washington reports.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Philadelphia police responded to F Street and Allegheny Avenue on Wednesday morning for a reported crash. Josh Sanders has the latest from the Pulse Desk.
CBS News has projected Pennsylvania State Rep. Chris Rabb as the winner of the Democratic primary for the state's 3rd Congressional District. Meanwhile, vote counting is continuing at the city's election warehouse in Northeast Philadelphia. Wakisha Bailey reports.
A power outage caused by a burst pipe led to evacuations at Jefferson Methodist Hospital in South Philadelphia on Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. Sources told CBS News Philadelphia at one point, the temperature in the intensive care unit reached 88 degrees. Brandon Goldner reports.
Wednesday could be another record-setting day with hot temperatures before potential gusty thunderstorms that usher in cooler air. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Kate Bilo has the latest forecast.
Philadelphia's popular waterfront attraction Spruce Street Harbor Park is reopening in time for Memorial Day Weekend.