Increasing cases of respiratory illness across central Pennsylvania prompted at least one hospital system to revisit its masking policy, urging visitors to mask up to prevent further spread.

To reduce the odds of catching the flu and colds, experts say consider tried-and-true prevention methods like hand washing and mask wearing.

Cold and flu season is in full swing. As the months get colder and folks are indoors more often, these respiratory illnesses ...

Banks and Kravec agree flu shots are still available this season. The UPMC mask mandate formally goes into effect on ...

Doctor visits for flu symptoms are at a 15-year high. Why is this flu season so bad? Doctors discuss flu trends, symptoms and how to stay safe.

Flu is a common and highly contagious respiratory illness that can cause a week's worth of miserable symptoms such as a fever, chills, cough ... wear a mask in crowded indoor places, and cover ...

you really might want to think about wearing a mask," Dr. Hopkins said. Concerns about contracting the flu from the flu shot have been addressed by Dr. Hopkins. "You cannot get the flu from any ...

Symptoms of the flu include fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, muscle or body aches, headaches and fatigue.

Practice proper cough etiquette by covering the mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing. Wear a face mask, especially for high-risk individuals (such as the elderly, children, and those with ...

As we make our way though cold and flu season, this is what we're doing to protect our health and avoid getting sick.

Indiana is seeing "very high" rates of influenza activity in emergency rooms, urgent care centers and primary care offices across the state.

"We got a little bit spoiled after the pandemic because of precautions that people were taking (to stop) the spread of coronavirus — we also saw decreased numbers in flu, RSV, the common cold ...