Pennsylvania health officials are urging residents, including adults and children, to get their annual flu shots, as this year’s flu season officially started on Sept. 28.
The vaccine is especially important for high-risk groups, including people 65 and older, and people with certain medical conditions, according to a state Department of Health press release.
During the 2024-2025 respiratory virus season, the Department of Health said it recorded 234,276 laboratory-confirmed cases, 40,387 hospital admissions, and 1,049 deaths related to the flu. Additionally, 280 children across …
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Pennsylvania health officials are urging residents, including adults and children, to get their annual flu shots, as this year’s flu season officially started on Sept. 28.
The vaccine is especially important for high-risk groups, including people 65 and older, and people with certain medical conditions, according to a state Department of Health press release.
During the 2024-2025 respiratory virus season, the Department of Health said it recorded 234,276 laboratory-confirmed cases, 40,387 hospital admissions, and 1,049 deaths related to the flu. Additionally, 280 children across the United States died from influenza during the 2024-2025 flu season.
Most insurance plans cover the flu vaccine at no cost, but for people who are uninsured or underinsured, the flu vaccine is available through state and other qualified health centers. For residents at higher risk of more severe illness, the Health Department recommends visiting a health care provider and getting tested early to be eligible for antiviral medications.
