Health
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New York faces a tough flu season with increasing child mortality rates during the winter
New York – New York has been hit hard by the flu this winter, with health officials reporting eleven child fatalities…
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Four pediatric flu deaths in New York so far, Central New York affected the most
New York – Flu, COVID-19, and RSV cases continue to put a lot of pressure on hospitals across the country,…
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Hospitals are overwhelmed with flu, COVID-19 and RSV patients, CDC suggests masking everywhere
New York – Several counties in New York state are in the orange zone with “high” COVID levels, according to…
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Most young children can now get vaccinated with updated Omicron bi-valent vaccines following FDA decision
New York – According to the New York Times, nearly 100 million Americans have been infected with COVID-19 since the…
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Some people unable to get flu shot due to labor shortages and lack of funding
Monroe County, New York – The flu season typically starts in the fall and lasts through the winter months, peaking…
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Residents in several counties statewide are now recommended to wear face masks indoors, CDC
New York – Wearing face masks, quarantines, lockdowns, frequent testing, and travel restrictions were some of the most common pandemic…
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Study shows an increase in pediatric overdose from cough medicine
A new study published on Tuesday revealed that as the number of prescriptions for the cough suppressant benzonatate (commercially known…
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Record number of children now being treated for RSV in city hospitals
Dr. Mary Bassett, the state health commissioner, issued a warning to the people of New York as part of a…
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WHO reported a 90% drop in COVID-19 deaths worldwide since February
The head of the World Health Organization stated on Wednesday that the recent worldwide decline in COVID-19 fatalities of over…
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New York health officials launch a campaign to warn the public of respiratory illnesses
This week, New York’s public health officials started a new campaign to warn people that the next cold and flu…
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