The Pennsylvania Health Department has released information on the reported cases of respiratory diseases in Erie County from January to April 2024. 

The report shows the following breakdown: 

 
Cases
Deaths
 
Female
Male
Female
Male
Flu
1602
1365
0
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RSV (respiratory syncytial virus)
431
321
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COVID-19
903
639
19
 
Age range breakdown for cases
 
Flu
RSV
COVID-19
0-4
361
222
161
5-9
533
40
44
10-18
518
78
111
19-24
169
33
106
25-49
736
97
391
50-64
327
108
255
65+
323
174
474
 
Age range breakdown for deaths
 
Flu
RSV
COVID-19
0-4
0
0
19
5-9
0
0
10-18
0
0
19-24
0
0
25-49
0
0
50-64
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0
65+
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The Health Department says you can help prevent the spread of disease by doing the following: 

  • If you have symptoms of any of these diseases, stay home and stay away from other people
  • Wash hands regularly
  • Cover mouth when coughing/sneezing; cough/sneeze into elbow instead of hands
  • Clean surfaces and doorknobs; do not share utensils
  • Take steps to have clean and fresh air in homes and work spaces
  • If needed, use masks and practice physical distancing
  • Do testing before being around other people indoors to protect people who are weaker; the results of tests can help guide what you can do next

More information on the latest recommendations and vaccines can be found here.