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The Pitt News
The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
The University Pharmacy, located under Nordenberg Hall.

Flu rates spike in Allegheny County as doctors analyze causes

By Bridget Pohl, Staff Writer • February 24, 2025
Allegheny County has seen 12,325 reported flu cases since Sept. 29, a large increase compared to the longer time range of 13,975 cases from October 2023 to May of 2024. Professionals at Pitt discuss the causations for such rapid rates.
The Pitt Vaccination and Health Connection Hub, located near Nordenberg Hall.

How to stay healthy this winter, according to director of Student Health Services

By Adrienne Cahillane, Contributing Editor • January 13, 2025
Charles Guthrie, director of Student Health Services, encourages students to stay home and hydrate if they are feeling unwell this flu season.
The Pitt Vaccination and Health Connection Hub, located near Nordenberg Hall.

The Hub helps students, Oakland residents get vaccinated for the upcoming winter

By Sarah George, Staff Writer • September 29, 2024
The Hub is a focal point on the University of Pittsburgh’s campus and implores students and faculty to get their vaccinations to help contain sicknesses this winter.
A sign is placed near the section for children's medicine, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022 at a CVS in Greenlawn, N.Y. Caring for a sick child has become even more stressful than usual for many U.S. parents in recent weeks due to shortages of Children’s Tylenol and other medicines. (AP Photo/Leon Keith)

Cold and flu medication in short supply

By Abby Lipold, For The Pitt News • February 3, 2023
According to the Wall Street Journal, sales of cough and cold medications rose by 35% in December 2022 compared to last year, and supply has not kept up. Pitt’s campus is no exception to this shortage.
A COVID-19 test from 2020.

Influenza more ‘prevalent,’ ‘severe’ than usual on Pitt’s campus

By Alexandra Ross, Senior Staff Writer • December 2, 2022
The COVID-19 Medical Response Office said flu season is “in full swing” on Pitt’s campus much earlier than its typical peak, raising concerns about the combined impact of the flu and COVID-19 on vulnerable populations.
The Pitt Prescription

The Pitt Prescription | How to handle flu season

By Elizabeth Donnelly, Senior Staff Writer • September 24, 2021
In this week’s edition of The Pitt Prescription, Elizabeth Donnelly discusses what to expect this flu season and ways to take care of yourself.
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