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New Pa. Health Rule: Get Your Kids Vaccinated or They Can’t Go to School

August 9, 2017

Under new Pennsylvania state health rules, parents must see to it that their children have the required vaccinations by the first day of school. Unlike the old eight-month grace period, the current rules allow children to be granted a waiver of up to five days to get a required dose of a vaccine.

Pennsylvania Lyme Disease Problem Intensifies; 900 Treated in Lancaster, Lebanon in 2 Months

August 4, 2017

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released its official Lyme disease tally for 2016 Thursday. It showed 456 cases in Lancaster County and 102 cases in Lebanon County.

At Least 29 Pregnant Women in Lancaster County Infected by or Exposed to Zika

June 19, 2017

In November, local health leaders said 12 pregnant women in Lancaster County had contracted Zika, but so far none of their babies had the serious birth defects the virus can cause.

Penn State University’s Mumps Outbreak Up to 86 Cases

May 15, 2017

A mumps outbreak at Penn State University's main campus in State College is up to 86 cases, according to the university's website.

Brutal Flu Season Draws to Close in PA, With Most Confirmed Cases in Recent History

May 11, 2017

The most widespread flu season in recent Pennsylvania history is finally drawing to a close.