HARRISBURG, Pa., Dec. 20, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As part of a national initiative, the Pennsylvania Department of Health is now recognizing health care facilities with flu vaccination rates for staff of 90 percent or higher on an honor roll found online at www.flufreepa.com. "Increasing vaccination among health care ... read more

National Influenza Vaccination Week is Dec. 4 - 10 HARRISBURG, Pa., Dec. 2, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The state departments of Health and Aging are holding a series of events during National Influenza Vaccination Week, Dec. 4-10, to encourage people of all ages to get vaccinated against influenza. The ... read more

HARRISBURG, Pa., Nov. 14, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Department of Health is urging Pennsylvanians to take control of their health by being screened for diabetes, an often preventable disease that is the nation's seventh-leading cause of death. "Early detection is a key component in controlling diabetes," said Secretary of Health ... read more

Vaccine in Good Supply; Protects Against 3 Flu Strains HARRISBURG, Pa., Nov. 3, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Pennsylvania Department of Health is reminding all Pennsylvania residents, six months of age and older, to get vaccinated against the flu. "The single best way to prevent seasonal flu is to get vaccinated each year," ... read more

HARRISBURG, Pa., Oct. 12, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --The Pennsylvania Department of Health today released its third annual report on healthcare-associated infections, or HAIs, which are infections acquired while receiving medical care. The 2010 report compiles data collected from Pennsylvania hospitals and provides an overview of trends and comparisons among hospitals, as well ... read more

HARRISBURG, Pa., Sept. 2, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Pennsylvania Department of Health is advising the public of an investigation into a human case of novel influenza A virus in Pennsylvania and is urging the public to take everyday precautions to prevent the spread of respiratory viruses. The case involves a child ... read more

HARRISBURG, Pa., Aug. 29, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Pennsylvania Department of Health is advising the public of exposure to a possible case of measles in Easton, Northampton County. The New Jersey resident has not yet been positively diagnosed, but has a probable case of measles. The person may have exposed people ... read more

HARRISBURG, Pa., Aug. 24, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Pennsylvania Department of Health and the Philadelphia Department of Public Health are advising the public of exposure to a case of measles in Lancaster and Philadelphia counties. An international traveler visiting Pennsylvania has been diagnosed as having measles. He may have exposed other ... read more

HARRISBURG, Pa., Aug. 23, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Pennsylvania Department of Health and the Philadelphia Department of Public Health are advising the public of exposure to a case of measles in Lancaster and Philadelphia counties. An international traveler visiting Pennsylvania has been diagnosed as having measles. He may have exposed other ... read more