Severe flu cases call for additional prevention methods

By Sarah George, Senior Staff Writer • January 21, 2026

With flu cases hitting a season high in late December, staying healthy within the coming weeks could become more difficult. 

How students can reduce the spread of COVID this upcoming flu season 

By Charlotte Hurt and Emma Wu • September 26, 2025

Over the first few weeks of the fall semester, Pitt students and researchers report recent outbreaks of COVID-19 on campus and stress the importance of vaccines in preventing COVID.

Pitt Vaccination and Health Hub offers new vaccinations, employee health services

By Madison Dean, Senior Staff Writer • March 22, 2023

The Pitt Vaccination and Health Connection Hub will offer new adult vaccinations such as pneumococcal, tetanus and shingles vaccines starting this week. The Hub will also continue to provide COVID-19 vaccines, boosters and flu shots.

Pitt’s COVID-19 community levels remain low, CoVax vaccination center offers vaccines for young children

By Allison Radziwon, Assistant News Editor • June 23, 2022

Pitt officials said Wednesday that COVID-19 community levels are expected to “continue to fluctuate” in the Pennsylvania region, but community levels on all campuses remain medium or low.

Editorial | WSU made the right decision by firing Nick Rolovich

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • October 25, 2021

Firing Nick Rolovich shows that WSU is serious about enforcing Washington’s vaccine mandate and is leading by example in higher education.

Opinion | We need a little bit of blissful ignorance to get by in COVID times

By Julia Kreutzer, Senior Staff Columnist • October 24, 2021

As the once “unprecedented” pandemic now becomes a normalized aspect of our every interaction, waiting for a perfectly safe environment is simply no longer an option.

Opinion | There’s a difference between vaccine hesitant and anti-vaxx

By Julia Kreutzer, Senior Staff Columnist • September 27, 2021

It’s easy to respond in anger — God knows I have — but shifting our response and perception of the unvaccinated is the only way to combat rampant misinformation, widespread distrust and American resistance tradition. 

Editorial | It’s worth celebrating in-person classes

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • September 19, 2021

These past 18 months have consisted of a lot of frustration and disappointment, but in a way, the return to in-person classes represents a reset.

Opinion | Weighing risk when you’re vaccinated

By Lucas DiBlasi, Senior Staff Columnist • August 24, 2021

Given the incredible effectiveness of vaccines, the risk of socializing normally and without a mask for vaccinated people has changed dramatically since the beginning of the pandemic.

Editorial | A $2,500 lottery is no replacement for a vaccine mandate

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • June 23, 2021

As more contagious COVID-19 variants emerge, it will be crucial to have a fully vaccinated student population that will also be willing to receive potential COVID-19 booster shots in the fall.