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First flu death reported in Lancaster County as season ramps up over the holidays
HEATHER STAUFFER | Staff Writer 22 hrs ago (2)
Lancaster County has had its first flu-related death of the season amid increasing levels of infection over the holidays, according to health officials.
Three flu-related deaths have been reported statewide since October, and Lancaster General Hospital spokeswoman Mary Ann Eckard said Tuesday that one of them was an LGH patient in her 90s.
... http://lancasteronline.com/news/loca...ba4e26dbe.html
Young, Seemingly Fit Pennsylvania Man Dies of Flu Complications
?I just think he ignored it and thought it?d go away like most people, and I think people need to pay more attention to their bodies," the victim's mother said.
By David Chang
Published at 7:57 PM EST on Jan 10, 2018 | Updated at 12:35 AM EST on Jan 11, 2018
A seemingly fit 21-year-old man is among the 18 people who have died from influenza complications in Pennsylvania during the current flu season.
... So far this season, 18 flu deaths have been reported in Pennsylvania. Baughman is the only victim between the ages of 19 and 49. One person under the age of 18 also died from the flu. The rest of the Pennsylvania victims are over the age of 50.
... https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/new...land-County-Pittsburgh-Latrobe-468696543.html
Flu kills 16 more people last week in Pa., but surge finally slows
Updated Feb 13, 1:18 PM; Posted Feb 13, 12:14 PM
By David Wenner dwenner@pennlive.com
Pennsylvania flu cases tapered off slightly during the week leading up to Saturday, but state officials say it's too early to know if the worst flu season in years has finally peaked.
By Ali Gorman, R.N.
Updated 33 mins ago
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WPVI) -- After 9 weeks of fast-rising numbers, flu totals in the state dropped last week.
...
135 people in Pennsylvania have died this season, including 2 children.
Pa.'s bad flu season has killed 150 so far, including 5 children
Updated 12:45 PM; Posted 11:14 AM
By David Wenner dwenner@pennlive.com
Pennsylvania flu cases continue to slowly drop, prompting the Pennsylvania Department of Health to conclude the flu has likely peaked.
Still, the department pointed out it's not uncommon to experience a second wave of cases. However, the later wave typically involves so-called B strains, which generally don't make people as sick as do A strains.
More than 93 percent of flu-related deaths in PA involve persons 65 or older
Matt CoughlinContact Reporter
Of The Morning Call
The number of flu-related deaths in Pennsylvania continues to climb ? to 169 this year ? and the majority of those cases involve residents 50 or older.
Nineteen more cases were reported last week, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Health, raising the total to 169 deaths during the current influenza season which began in October. Of those, only five involved children and 158 involved Pennsylvanians over the age of 50. The majority of those ? 132 ? were people 65 or older.
... http://www.mcall.com/news/breaking/mc-nws-march-flu-update-more-death-20180307-story.html
Flu Activity Code: REGIONAL (week 10 ending March 10, 2018)
PENNSYLVANIA WEEKLY INFLUENZA REPORT
Summary:
- Laboratory, hospital emergency department, and sentinel medical provider data all indicate that the flu activity decreased from past weeks and peaked at week 6 that ended on 2/10/2018 .
- There is usually co-circulation of influenza viruses during any one season and it?s not uncommon for there to be second waves of influenza B activity during an influenza season.
- Flu activity for MMWR week 10 has decreased in all the state regions.
- Pennsylvania?s current influenza activity code is "REGIONAL"
- Nineteen influenza associated deaths were reported during week 10 and total number of reported influenza associated death is 188, season to date, including six pediatric cases
... http://www.health.pa.gov/My Health/...s/20172018-Influenza-Season.aspx#.WqpINejwaUl
Flu Activity Code: REGIONAL (week 11 ending March 17, 2018)
PENNSYLVANIA WEEKLY INFLUENZA REPORT
Summary:
- Laboratory, hospital emergency department, and sentinel medical provider data all indicate that the flu activity decreased from past weeks and peaked at week 6 that ended on 2/10/2018 .
- There is usually co-circulation of influenza viruses during any one season and it?s not uncommon for there to be second waves of influenza B activity during an influenza season.
- Flu activity for MMWR week 11 has decreased in all the state regions.
- Pennsylvania?s current influenza activity code is "REGIONAL"
- Four influenza associated deaths were reported during week 11 and total number of reported influenza associated death is 192, season to date, including six pediatric cases
... http://www.health.pa.gov/My Health/...s/20172018-Influenza-Season.aspx#.WrOclejwaUm
Flu Activity Code: REGIONAL (week 12 ending March 24, 2018)
Summary:
- Laboratory, hospital emergency department, and sentinel medical provider data all indicate that the flu activity increased slightly likely because of influenza B activity. The activity has peaked for the season at week 6 that ended on 2/10/2018 .
- There is usually co-circulation of influenza viruses during any one season and it?s not uncommon for there to be second waves of influenza B activity during an influenza season.
- Flu activity for MMWR week 12 has decreased in Northwest, Southeast and Southcentral districts.
- Pennsylvania?s current influenza activity code is "REGIONAL" .
- Fifteen influenza associated deaths were reported during week 12 and total number of reported influenza associated death is 207, season to date, including six pediatric cases.
... http://www.health.pa.gov/My Health/...s/20172018-Influenza-Season.aspx#.WrrFTIjwaUl
Flu Activity Code: REGIONAL (week 13 ending March 31, 2018)
Summary:
- Laboratory, hospital emergency department, and sentinel medical provider data all indicate that the flu activity decreased slightly, However influenza B activity is still high. The overall influenza activity has peaked for the season at week 6 that ended on 2/10/2018.
- There is usually co-circulation of influenza viruses during any one season and it?s not uncommon for there to be second waves of influenza B activity during an influenza season.
- Flu activity for MMWR week 13 has decreased in all state regions.
- Pennsylvania?s current influenza activity code is "REGIONAL" .
- Eight influenza associated deaths were reported during week 13 and total number of reported influenza associated death is 215, season to date, including six pediatric cases.
... http://www.health.pa.gov/My Health/...s/20172018-Influenza-Season.aspx#.WsihNojwaUl
Flu Activity Code: REGIONAL (week 14 ending April 7, 2018)
Summary:
- Laboratory, hospital emergency department, and sentinel medical provider data all indicate that the flu activity continues to decrease, however influenza B is identified in close to 51% of the reported confirmed flu cases during week 14. The overall influenza activity has peaked for the season at week 6 that ended on 2/10/2018.
- There is usually co-circulation of influenza viruses during any one season and it?s not uncommon for there to be second waves of influenza B activity during an influenza season.
- Flu activity for MMWR week 14 has decreased in all state regions.
- Pennsylvania?s current influenza activity code is "REGIONAL" .
- Twelve influenza associated deaths were reported during week 14 and total number of reported influenza associated death is 227, season to date, including six pediatric cases.
... http://www.health.pa.gov/My Health/...s/20172018-Influenza-Season.aspx#.Ws5t64jwaUm
Flu Activity Code: REGIONAL (week 15 ending April 14, 2018)
Summary:
- Laboratory, hospital emergency department, and sentinel medical provider data all indicate that the flu activity continues to decrease, however influenza B is identified in close to 55% of the reported confirmed flu cases during week 15. The overall influenza activity has peaked for the season at week 6 that ended on 2/10/2018.
- There is usually co-circulation of influenza viruses during any one season and it?s not uncommon for there to be second waves of influenza B activity during an influenza season.
- Flu activity for MMWR week 15 has decreased in all state regions.
- Pennsylvania?s current influenza activity code is "REGIONAL" .
- Twelve influenza associated deaths were reported during week 15 and total number of reported influenza associated death is 235, season to date, including six pediatric cases.
... http://www.health.pa.gov/My Health/...s/20172018-Influenza-Season.aspx#.WtcfH4jwaUn
Flu Activity Code: LOCAL (week 16 ending April 21, 2018)
Summary:
- Laboratory, hospital emergency department, and sentinel medical provider data all indicate that the flu activity continues to decrease, however influenza B is identified in close to 67% of the reported confirmed flu cases during week 16. The overall influenza activity has peaked for the season at week 6 that ended on 2/10/2018.
- There is usually co-circulation of influenza viruses during any one season and it?s not uncommon for there to be second waves of influenza B activity during an influenza season.
- Flu activity for MMWR week 16 has decreased in all state regions.
- Pennsylvania?s current influenza activity code is "LOCAL" .
- Twelve influenza associated deaths were reported during week 16 and total number of reported influenza associated death is 247, season to date, including six pediatric cases.
.... http://www.health.pa.gov/My Health/...s/20172018-Influenza-Season.aspx#.WuJAfYjwaUl
Pennsylvania sets record with more than 121,300 reported cases of the flu in 2017-18 flu season
POSTED 9:58 AM, MAY 30, 2018, BY KEITH SCHWEIGERT
HARRISBURG ? There were more than 121,300 reported cases of the flu in Pennsylvania during the 2017-18 flu season, resulting in 256 deaths across the state, according to numbers released Wednesday by Pennsylvania Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine.
