Sunday, January 27 2013 4:29 AM EST2013-01-27 09:29:51 GMT
More than 11,000 people are fighting the flu right now in Pennsylvania as the nation battles with the epidemic. With that, there are several common misconceptions floating around about treatment. FOX29
FOX29 busts several myths associated with the flu.
Thursday, January 10 2013 8:15 PM EST2013-01-11 01:15:28 GMT
While prevention is the first step to staying healthy, all hope is not lost if you get sick.
While prevention is the first step to staying healthy, all hope is not lost if you get sick.
PHILADELPHIA -
Pennsylvania has now recorded 40 flu-related deaths this season, with 18 of those occurring just last week.
That's according to a weekly update from the Pennsylvania Department of Health, which also says the number of flu cases continues to rise. There were 5,069 flu cases reported during the second week of 2013, up from 4,256 cases the prior week. However, hospitalizations due to flu have decreased.
A majority of reported deaths are among persons who are age 65 or older. No flu-related death has been reported this season in Pennsylvania in a person under the age of 18.
Meanwhile, the state of Delaware is reporting its first flu death this season. Health officials say a 2-month-old girl from New Castle County died from the virus.
The federal government recommends everyone older than six months of age get a flu shot.
But despite a nationwide flu epidemic, many children across the country aren't getting flu shots. According to a study published in the journal "Pediatrics," fewer than 45 percent of kids under age 5 get a flu shot.
One out of every six kids who went to the emergency room during flu season had the virus.
As the flu epidemic grows, more flu shot clinics are being added to the calendar in Camden County, New Jersey.
If you still have not received a flu shot you can get one today at the Cherry Hill Municipal Building. That's located at 820 Mercer Street. Shots are being given out from 9 a.m. to noon.
And in Camden, shots will be given Thursday at Camden City Hall also from 9 a.m. to noon. City hall is on Market Street.
On Friday the Gloucester Township Municipal Building will be administering shots from 9 a.m. to noon. The municipal building is located at 1261 Chews Landing Road in Blackwood.
Many other places around the region are providing flu shots. You can find a location near you by heading to MyFOXPhilly.com and scrolling down to the "Seen on TV Section," or click right here.
Thursday, May 23 2013 7:19 AM EDT2013-05-23 11:19:45 GMT
Firefighters are at the scene of an apartment building fire in Allentown where authorities say one person has been found dead, but his death is believed to be unrelated to the blaze.
Firefighters are at the scene of an apartment building fire in Allentown where authorities say one person has been found dead, but his death is believed to be unrelated to the blaze.
Thursday, May 23 2013 7:06 AM EDT2013-05-23 11:06:41 GMT
You ordered Grey Goose but got Popov? An undercover sting busts dozens of bars accused of serving you bottom shelf booze at top shelf prices, and one major chain was caught up in the bar boondoggle.
You ordered Grey Goose but got Popov? An undercover sting busts dozens of bars accused of serving you bottom shelf booze at top shelf prices, and one major chain was caught up in the bar boondoggle.
Thursday, May 23 2013 5:55 AM EDT2013-05-23 09:55:21 GMT
Today's weather? Cloudy, muggy, and eventually, stormy. If you get a strong to severe storm, it would probably be lat afternoon and evening. Highs in the upper 70s. Some of the storms will produce locally heavy rain and gusty winds.
This system is from the same cold front that caused the midwest tornadoes. It will also usher in cooler air for the holiday weekend.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 7:39 PM EDT2013-05-22 23:39:12 GMT
The volunteer effort in Oklahoma is underway. Groups from across the country have hit the road, delivering hot meals to anyone in need. One local organization is doing what they can to help the victims
The volunteer effort in Oklahoma is underway. Groups from across the country have hit the road, delivering hot meals to anyone in need. One local organization is doing what they can to help the victims
Wednesday, May 22 2013 5:04 PM EDT2013-05-22 21:04:25 GMT
Veteran narcotics officer Jeff Walker was part of some of Philadelphia's most celebrated drug raids including a huge marijuana bust that netted $1.5 million dollars in pot. Now Walker finds himself on
Veteran narcotics officer Jeff Walker was part of some of Philadelphia's most celebrated drug raids including a huge marijuana bust that netted $1.5 million dollars in pot. Now Walker finds himself on
Wednesday, May 22 2013 4:59 PM EDT2013-05-22 20:59:02 GMT
The Philadelphia parents who admitted to praying for their sick baby instead of getting him medical attention are charged with third-degree murder. Herbert and Catherine Schaible's seven-month-old son,
The Philadelphia parents who admitted to praying for their sick baby instead of getting him medical attention are charged with third-degree murder. Herbert and Catherine Schaible's seven-month-old son,
