This flu season, scientists want the public to have a little fun with influenza – and hopefully learn something in the process. Dr. Seema Lakdawala,… Read more
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Egg-Free Influenza Vaccine to be the Norm at UPMC this Flu Season
The vast majority of the flu vaccines administered by UPMC clinicians to patients and employees will be egg-free this season, with the goal of providing… Read more
7 Years of Flu Shots
Flu kills, and critically ill, hospitalized patients are especially vulnerable. After years of trying different tactics to encourage flu vaccination among its staff – with… Read more
Flu Cases Appear to Have Peaked, But Season is Not Over
For the third straight week, UPMC has seen a decrease in cases of flu systemwide, echoing recently released state numbers showing declining flu cases in… Read more
Flu Season Brings Increased Visits to UPMC Emergency Departments
UPMC hospital Emergency departments (ED) have seen an increase in visits from patients with flu or flu-like illnesses over the past month, consistent with observations… Read more