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.
Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles in 35 years.
Rising diesel costs are straining school districts, including Delaware County's William Penn School District, forcing some to cut bus routes and explore alternative fuels.
Beloved children's book series The Berenstain Bears has a "major media project in the works," Mike Berenstain says.
Powered by three Cal Raleigh homers, the Seattle Mariners snapped Philadelphia's season-best nine-game winning streak Monday night.
Tuesday will be another beautiful day in the Philadelphia region with sunshine, low humidity and highs near 82 degrees.
Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles in 35 years.
Rising diesel costs are straining school districts, including Delaware County's William Penn School District, forcing some to cut bus routes and explore alternative fuels.
Beloved children's book series The Berenstain Bears has a "major media project in the works," Mike Berenstain says.
Powered by three Cal Raleigh homers, the Seattle Mariners snapped Philadelphia's season-best nine-game winning streak Monday night.
Tuesday will be another beautiful day in the Philadelphia region with sunshine, low humidity and highs near 82 degrees.
Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles in 35 years.
Rising diesel costs are straining school districts, including Delaware County's William Penn School District, forcing some to cut bus routes and explore alternative fuels.
Tuesday will be another beautiful day in the Philadelphia region with sunshine, low humidity and highs near 82 degrees.
The trial at Temple's Fox Chase Cancer Center is testing the experimental treatment in patients with myelofibrosis who aren't responding to traditional therapies.
Police say a 14-year-old and an 11-year-old threw rocks and sticks off an overpass over Route 30 in Valley Township, Pennsylvania.
Tuesday will be another beautiful day in the Philadelphia region with sunshine, low humidity and highs near 82 degrees.
Emergency crews are searching for a missing woman who officials say helped rescue a girl struggling in the Delaware River.
Spectacular start to the work week with low humidity, bright sunshine, and comfortable highs in the low 80s.
For some South Jersey residents, their next Amazon haul may arrive from the sky as the delivery giant plans to begin drone deliveries in mid-October.
Now that a round of morning storms has moved out, it will be mostly sunny, and the humidity will slowly fall.
Tuesday will be another beautiful day in the Philadelphia region with sunshine, low humidity and highs near 82 degrees.
A man was arrested after allegedly crashing his car into a pub in Newark, Delaware, while allegedly driving drunk earlier this month, police said.
Spectacular start to the work week with low humidity, bright sunshine, and comfortable highs in the low 80s.
Now that a round of morning storms has moved out, it will be mostly sunny, and the humidity will slowly fall.
The Philadelphia area can expect rain on Saturday, but nicer weather is on the way next week.
Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles in 35 years.
The trial at Temple's Fox Chase Cancer Center is testing the experimental treatment in patients with myelofibrosis who aren't responding to traditional therapies.
Parents should start preparing their children now to adjust to a school schedule, according to one sleep expert.
A Chester County teenager is getting ready to go back to school after recovering from a special kind of brain surgery.
An experimental treatment being tested in Philadelphia could offer new hope for people with ALS.
New Jersey floral designer Alisha Simone Bell said she puts her "whole heart" into every arrangement and every detail.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
Thieves are smashing windows and targeting trading card stores looking for valuable Pokémon cards, police in South Jersey say.
Customers lined up to support Somerdale Cold Cuts as it reopened after a copper theft.
While some assume landlords are required to provide air conditioning, the law is not nearly as clear-cut as it is for heat in the winter
Beginning Sunday, several bus routes in Philadelphia are changing, including the addition of two new routes.
A deadly crash in Warminster is under investigation Sunday, police said.
PennDOT is advising drivers about an overnight closure on the Schuylkill Expressway westbound in West Philadelphia between 30th Street and the interchange with I-676 East.
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating two crashes, one of which was fatal, that happened hours apart on I-95 and I-76 in Philadelphia.
An overturned tractor trailer blocked traffic on the southbound lanes of Route 55 after a crash early Monday morning in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
Powered by three Cal Raleigh homers, the Seattle Mariners snapped Philadelphia's season-best nine-game winning streak Monday night.
While East Side's Little League World Series run ended Monday, the West Chester community says the kids "already won."
Kyle Schwarber's MLB-leading 39th homer of the season was a two-run moonshot to lift Phillies from a four-run deficit and beat the St. Louis Cardinals Sunday.
Patriots' backup quarterback Tommy DeVito tossed a 69-yard touchdown pass to Kyle Williams and New England beat Philadelphia 24-21 in a preseason game.
West Chester's East Side Little League team lost its first game in Williamsport but will get another chance to play.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
Emily Mello is joining Mural Arts Philadelphia and will replace Jane Golden, who is leaving after more than 40 years with the organization.
The Philadelphia theater program created for Black girls returns with an original production exploring identity, immigration and the stories often left untold.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
The Regal movie theater in King of Prussia said its IMAX 70mm projector is working again after an outage that affected screenings of "The Odyssey."
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
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.
The OutPHItters Team Store at Xfinity Mobile Arena is open for a special two-day new merchandise sale, with a limit of two jerseys per person. Wakisha Bailey gets a look at what's for sale.
The Pennsylvania Department of Health confirms two people have died from measles. It's the first measles-related deaths in the state in 35 years.
Investigators are working to determine who left behind hundreds of tires in Fairmount Park on Monday, after a U-Haul truck hauling the tires got stuck in the mud.
The William Penn School District has paid tens of thousands of dollars in extra fuel costs due to the rising price of diesel fuel, which powers its fleet of school buses. The district has responded by cutting bus routes and may cancel some field trips to save on fuel. Meanwhile, the Council Rock School District has seen six-figure cost savings by switching to an alternative fuel for school buses: propane. Chilekasi Adele reports.
A woman who went into the Delaware River to save a young girl is now the subject of a search by marine crews. Brandon Goldner reports from Delran, New Jersey.