New Jersey doctor breaks down flu-like illnesses surging in Philadelphia area
Whether you have COVID or the common cold, doctors say it's important to know what you have so you get the right kind of treatment.
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Whether you have COVID or the common cold, doctors say it's important to know what you have so you get the right kind of treatment.
Whether you have COVID or the common cold, doctors say it's important to know what you have so you can get the right kind of treatment as flu-like illnesses continue to surge in the Philadelphia region. Stephanie Stahl reports.
Doctors in Philadelphia say new federal guidance on childhood vaccinations is causing confusion — especially for parents.
Experts say the holiday season is prime for contagious illnesses to spread in crowded places like malls, airports and holiday parties.
The season for respiratory viruses such as flu and RSV is starting. Health reporter Stephanie Stahl shares what you need to know to protect your family.
New Jersey kicks off 2025 with a surge in several respiratory illnesses — influenza, RSV and COVID.
It's payback time for all the holiday gatherings, and doctors say most of the respiratory infections are mild. But the CDC is now predicting hospitalizations could be as high as last year. Stephanie Stahl reports.
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.
The new recommendations apply to COVID-19 and other viruses, like flu and RSV.
The CDC's new recommendations for COVID-19 are now in line with the recommendations for flu and RSV.
Temple and the University of Pennsylvania health systems have added mask mandates, joining other hospitals in the region, amid a surge in respiratory illnesses.
The University of Pennsylvania Health Care System says as cases of influenza, RSV and COVID-19 continue to rise, they must ensure a safe environment for their patients.
COVID and influenza cases are increasing dramatically in some parts of the Philadelphia region and hospitalizations are also rising.
Philadelphia health officials are urging caution as respiratory infections continue to increase and Main Line Health started a new mask mandate Thursday.
The Carter family is like many in the region — sick with respiratory infections.
The new year has brought has a new surge of COVID-19, flu and RSV linked to holiday gatherings.
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.
RSV is spreading widely across the United States, and it’s spiking in the eastern part of Pennsylvania.
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 flu and COVID vaccines are recommended for everyone over six months. The RSV shot is for anyone over 60 years old and babies.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is expanding surveillance of infectious diseases at some major airports.
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.
Fall and winter are when highly contagious infections start spreading rapidly. A number of upcoming events in Philadelphia could be super spreaders.
A new law in New Jersey requires people to have licenses, registration and insurance to operate e-bikes.
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Police say a teenage driver turned himself in for the Dec. 20, 2025, hit-and-run that killed June Rodriguez, a DJ at Bob and Barbara's Lounge.
Arctic cold combined with breezy winds will create dangerously cold wind chills Tuesday morning across the entire Philadelphia region.
A new law in New Jersey requires people to have licenses, registration and insurance to operate e-bikes.
Lehigh County Controller Mark Pinsley says the Department of Homeland Security owes over $100,000 in rent to the county.
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J.T. Realmuto is back with the Phillies on a three-year contract, but he said negotiations to reach the deal "got a little hairy there at the end."
Lehigh County Controller Mark Pinsley says the Department of Homeland Security owes over $100,000 in rent to the county.
Police say a teenage driver turned himself in for the Dec. 20, 2025, hit-and-run that killed June Rodriguez, a DJ at Bob and Barbara's Lounge.
Philadelphia could see the heaviest snow of the season this weekend, but it all depends on the storm's track. Here's what we know.
A Philadelphia officer fired his weapon at a man suspected of shooting another person during a fight in Hunting Park, police said.
Demonstrators blocked the Philadelphia ICE field office garage for about 90 minutes Tuesday and called on more people to disrupt the agency's enforcement in the city.
A new law in New Jersey requires people to have licenses, registration and insurance to operate e-bikes.
Philadelphia could see the heaviest snow of the season this weekend, but it all depends on the storm's track. Here's what we know.
Mikie Sherrill was inaugurated on Tuesday morning in Newark, becoming the first Democratic woman to hold New Jersey's highest office.
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Philadelphia could see the heaviest snow of the season this weekend, but it all depends on the storm's track. Here's what we know.
Delaware State Corp. Matthew Snook was shot and killed inside a Wilmington DMV in late December 2025.
New Castle County Police are searching for Richard Kirchner, of Elkton, Maryland, after he allegedly ripped off several homeowners.
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Louis E. Roemer, who died as a POW during World War II, has been officially accounted for.
A flock in Kent County, Delaware, tested presumptive positive for avian influenza, officials say.
A Philadelphia doctor said some chatbots can be dangerous for children.
A special art show at Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital aims to raise community awareness about cognitive and physical disabilities.
A special group of students in West Philadelphia received a surprise celebration on Friday before heading to college Monday.
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.
Whether you have COVID or the common cold, doctors say it's important to know what you have so you get the right kind of treatment.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
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A multi-vehicle crash on Lincoln Drive in Philadelphia left one person dead and four other people injured Thursday night.
Officials in Philadelphia say they're working to reopen the Center City bus terminal in time for celebrations of America's 250th birthday.
Morning express trains on SEPTA's Regional Rail will resume Monday, Jan. 12, after months of delays and commuter frustrations.
A crash on Chester Pike knocked out power in Norwood and Prospect Park early Thursday morning.
Motorists running the red light at the intersection of Kelly Drive and Eakins Oval in Philadelphia will start getting $100 fines on Jan. 8.
J.T. Realmuto is back with the Phillies on a three-year contract, but he said negotiations to reach the deal "got a little hairy there at the end."
Phillies president Dave Dombrowski said losing prized free-agent Bo Bichette to rival New York Mets was a "gut punch."
Travis Konecny scored twice for his first multigoal game this season and the Philadelphia Flyers defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 2-1.
A program that had played in a grand total of 13 bowl games in the 130-some years before coach Curt Cignetti arrived in 2024 went on a historic run en route to a 16-0 season and a national title.
Tyrese Maxey had 29 points and eight steals after being named an All-Star starter for the first time in a 113-104 win over the Pacers.
Jake Dillon, the musician behind Delco Donny, is using his virality to share his original songs while teaching music to others.
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
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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.
Public workers crews, dog walkers and others in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, braved bitter cold and icy sidewalks Monday to get their jobs done.
The frigid temperatures in Philadelphia weren't ideal for sightseeing.
Former New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signed new e-bike regulations into law before leaving office this week.
A teenage driver has turned himself in and was placed under arrest one month after a hit-and-run crash that killed a beloved Philadelphia bar DJ riding his bicycle.
Demonstrators blocked a garage at the Philadelphia ICE field office in Chinatown for about 90 minutes Tuesday morning, and called on more people to stand up against the agency's enforcement in the city.