Respiratory illnesses on the rise across Pittsburgh area, health experts say
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, respiratory illnesses are on the rise nationwide.
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, respiratory illnesses are on the rise nationwide.
It's vaccine season, and guidelines on the new COVID-19 shot continue to change.
CVS said the pharmacy chain cannot vaccinate those even with a prescription in Massachusetts, Nevada and New Mexico due to state laws and regulations.
The American Academy of Pediatrics and CDC have shared different recommendations for children getting COVID-19 vaccines. Here's what to know.
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."
The data, from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, also showed a significant increase in COVID-related emergency room visits for young children.
Many Southeast, Southern and West Coast states are likely seeing an increase in COVID cases.
The Trump administration has canceled $766 million awarded to Moderna to develop a vaccine against potential pandemic influenza viruses, including the H5N1 bird flu.
Kennedy's move appears to shortcut the CDC's outside vaccine advisers, dropping COVID vaccines from the list recommended for children and pregnant women.
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Authorities in Hong Kong say COVID-19 levels are the worst in at least a year.
FDA advisers are set to meet Thursday to decide on updates for this fall's COVID shots.
TransUnion, one of the three major credit bureaus, found that one in five student loan borrowers is at risk of defaulting.
Deaths from diabetes increased during the COVID-19 pandemic.
A majority of the agency's COVID-19 vaccine work group now backs narrower "risk-based" recommendations.
UPMC is requiring masks again, citing "substantial levels" of respiratory illness.
U.S. kids continued to lose ground on reading skills in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and have made little improvement in math, an exam known as the nation's report card shows.
Cases of influenza, COVID-19, RSV and norovirus are making the rounds in the aftermath of holiday gatherings.
Former NFL running back Wendell Smallwood Jr. has been charged with defrauding COVID-19 relief programs, court documents show.
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.
Many of the free COVID tests being shipped out now will be expiring within a few months.
In 2023, Allegheny County reported 355 COVID-19-related deaths and over 5,000 hospitalizations.
The latest round of free COVID test kits will again rely on less sensitive "antigen" tests.
The government has already disbursed more than 900 million free at-home COVID-19 tests, and will be reopening its free test kit portal.
Pittsburgh researchers are doing everything they can to help prevent another devastating pandemic from happening again.
Three Allegheny County Council members are spearheading legislation that calls for property reassessments every three years starting.
The trauma first responders deal with can go beyond psychological or mental health.
Steven Eason, 15, was shot and killed while trying to break up a fight at the Haunted Hills Hayride in North Versailles in 2021. No arrest has been made.
A blitz to tow away abandoned vehicles on Pittsburgh streets is underway.
A second teacher at Laurel Highlands High School is now facing charges for inappropriate behavior with a student.
Three Allegheny County Council members are spearheading legislation that calls for property reassessments every three years starting.
The trauma first responders deal with can go beyond psychological or mental health.
Steven Eason, 15, was shot and killed while trying to break up a fight at the Haunted Hills Hayride in North Versailles in 2021. No arrest has been made.
The annual KDKA Fish Fry Guide is back for Lent! Check our listings for a 2026 fish fry near you in Pittsburgh.
A blitz to tow away abandoned vehicles on Pittsburgh streets is underway.
In a 54 to 37 vote, two Democrats voted with all Republicans in attendance to advance Sen. Markwayne Mullin's nomination. A final confirmation vote is expected in the coming days.
Most Republicans, especially MAGA, continue to support the US action and express a lot of confidence in Trump personally.
The Supreme Court will consider whether states can count mail ballots that are postmarked by Election Day but arrive after.
Robert Mueller served as FBI director from 2001 to 2013 and led the investigation into allegations of Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election.
Wait times aren't expected to improve until government funding is restored and TSA officers receive paychecks.
Studies show nearly 25% of Pennsylvanians can't pay their power bills at least once a year.
After a rat raised questions about health and safety at The Urban Tap, the owner says the South Side business is ready to gain back the public's trust.
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Pennsylvania farmers say economic factors like diesel fuel and fertilizer costs are pushing them to the edge.
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On Monday, we revealed the PTL side of the "Ate the Whole Plate 8,” and on Talk Pittsburgh, they revealed their side of the top-8. Now, it’s time to put them all together.
The space under the sink has been handled, but what about everything else? The brooms, the mops, the paper towels, all the bulky cleaning must-haves that just don’t fit?
Boaz is taking spring cleaning underground, with a field trip to a home getting serviced by Groundworks.
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It’s a puzzle most of us give up on, until now. We’re learning how to finally crack the code on under-sink storage with Amber Hollenbach from Happy Lark Home Organizing!
Steven Eason, 15, was shot and killed while trying to break up a fight at the Haunted Hills Hayride in North Versailles in 2021. No arrest has been made.
People in the Pittsburgh area formed "Families for Justice," a support group for parents who lost children to gun violence.
An inspection sheds light on why dust is blanketing a neighborhood in Westmoreland County.
The O'Connor administration will begin taking a scalpel to Pittsburgh's finances as it tries to close a $30 million to $40 million budget hole.
Residents in the area of Rochester, Beaver County, say a persistent chemical smell has taken over the air.
When doctors found out Ainsley Flynn had viral myocarditis, they leaped into action to save her. Now, Flynn is giving back.
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is exploring everything radiation treatment can treat, and the success has been life-changing for people.
A Pittsburgh-area man is not just giving people living with ALS a voice, he's giving them their own voice.
A cancer once rare in young people has become the number one cause of cancer-related deaths for Americans under age 50.
Fish fries can be a quandary for people with heart and other medical issues.
Andrew McCutchen will be on the opening day roster for the Texas Rangers.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Pitt has hired College of Charleston coach Robin Harmony to take over its struggling women's basketball program.
The contract will begin in the 2026-27 season and run through the 2028-29 season.
Seth Jarvis scored on a power play and assisted on two other man-advantage goals as the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Penguins 5-1.
Pittsburgh's newest music venue released a lineup of its first concerts on Monday, giving a taste of what's to come at Citizens Live at the Wylie.
Forbes' latest ranking of the world's richest people has been released, and the list features billionaires with ties to Pittsburgh.
A fire chief says a fire at an Ohio hog farm complex has killed about 6,000 pigs and unleashed a large plume of smoke that could be seen for miles.
Lawmakers in Harrisburg are looking at bills to tackle dynamic pricing.
The budget airline Breeze is launching a new nonstop route from Pittsburgh to Myrtle Beach this summer.
11 shows will be coming to Pittsburgh, including six winners of the Best Musical at the Tony Awards.
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
A fast-casual restaurant and a massive plaza will be open on April 2 on Pittsburgh's North Shore.
Pittsburgh CLO and Pittsburgh Public Theater are forming a new organization.
Three Allegheny County Council members are spearheading legislation that calls for property reassessments every three years starting in 2028.
Steven Eason, 15, was shot and killed while trying to break up a fight at the Haunted Hills Hayride in North Versailles, Pennsylvania, in 2021. No arrest has been made.
The crash that killed four teenagers in Westmoreland County over the weekend has left the community heartbroken, but for the first responders, it can be traumatic to get a call like this. KDKA-TV's Chris Hoffman reports.
A second teacher at Laurel Highlands High School is facing charges for inappropriate behavior with a student, coming just days after another teacher's arrest for similar allegations. KDKA-TV's Shelley Bortz reports.
A blitz to tow abandoned vehicles across Pittsburgh got underway on Tuesday, ahead of the NFL draft next month. KDKA-TV's Megan Shinn reports.
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.
