The Ithacan

New York state experiences decrease in flu cases

By Diana DeLuca, Staff Writer • March 4, 2020

After the 2019–20 flu season was reported widespread in 30 states, the New York State Department of Health announced a 17% decrease since December.

Ithaca College community experiences mild flu season

By Sydney Keller, Staff Writer • April 17, 2019

This year’s flu season has been relatively moderate compared to previous years, but health officials say students should still take precautions.

Ithaca College flu numbers expected to exceed last year

By Ben Kaplan, Staff Writer • March 1, 2017

So far, 148 students have been diagnosed with influenza or an influenza-like illness since the beginning of the fall semester, as of Feb. 27.

ITHACA THIS WEEKEND: Sept. 20-22

September 20, 2013

Everything you need to know for this weekend in Ithaca.

Ithaca History Center opens exhibit about 1900’s Spanish flu epidemic

By Kelsey O’Connor, Editor in Chief • October 11, 2012

Typically, the seasonal flu is most likely to affect children and the elderly who have weaker immune systems. This was not the case for the more recent H1N1 flu, which affected people in the “healthy adult” age bracket, most between the ages of 18 and 64. The Spanish flu was a similar story.