Respiratory Illness Season Arrives; Hastings-Prince Edward Agencies Offer Tips and Care

Respiratory illness season arrives; Hastings-Prince Edward agencies offer tips and care

The flu is back, and health authorities in Hastings and Prince Edward Counties are reminding the public to be vaccinated against common respiratory illnesses and use simple steps to avoid spreading illness to others.

Rates Of Respiratory Illnesses Still Down Across PA

The rates of respiratory illnesses making Pennsylvanians sick remains low.  The latest data from the Pennsylvania Department of Health shows that emergency room visits for respiratory illnesses, such as COVID, the flu and RSV are lower than they were at this time last year.  The data also shows that influenza, COVID and RSV rates remain very low for all ages statewide.  As always, residents are urged to stay up to date on vaccinations.