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New York: Health dept reports outbreak of mumps in Jewish communities in Brooklyn(0)
New York NY–The Health Department continues to identify mumps cases in Brooklyn’s Jewish communities and is encouraging young adults – especially males – in the community to get vaccinated unless they know they have been fully vaccinated in the past. As the Health Department noted in a December 2009 medical alert, young men in Williamsburg, [...]
Full Story»New York: Campylobacter contamination found in raw milk
Albany NY–The New York State Department of Health and the State Department of Agriculture and Markets today warned consumers in Saratoga County and surrounding areas NOT to consume “unpasteurized” raw milk produced at Willow Marsh Farm located at 343 Hop City Road in Ballston Spa due to possible Campylobacter contamination.
The state Health Department received 5 [...]
NYC: Health dept warns that influenza season is not over
New York NY–Influenza is still circulating in New York City, and the season is still young, the Health Department reminded New Yorkers today. The H1N1 virus is likely to persist in the coming months, and seasonal influenza could increase as well, as it often does during the winter months. Fortunately, there is still time to [...]
New York: Increased H1N1 vaccine availability
Albany NY–As part of National Influenza Vaccination Week (January 10-16), Governor David A. Paterson today urged New Yorkers to take a moment next week to get the H1N1 flu vaccine, which is now more widely available around the State.
“We are now receiving enough vaccine in the State to meet New Yorkers’ demands,” Governor Paterson said. [...]
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