The New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) collects, compiles, and analyzes information on flu activity year-round in New York State (NYS), and produces a weekly report during the flu season (October through the following May).

Getting an annual flu shot, staying home while sick, and washing your hands often help prevent the spread of the flu. These interactive views display flu cases and hospitalizations associated with the flu each week across New York, in each region and county, and compares trends between seasons.

ALBANY, N.Y. (December 18, 2024) – New York State Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald today declared that influenza is now prevalent in New York State. The declaration requires health care workers who have not received this year's flu vaccine to wear masks in certain health care settings.

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Nov 1, 2024 · Avoiding illness by getting the flu shot remains the most effective way to prevent infection and reduce the risk of severe illness for children and adults. The CDC recommends flu vaccination for everyone aged 6 months and older and particularly for people who are at higher risk of serious complications from influenza.

The New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) collects, compiles, and analyzes information on influenza activity year-round in New York State (NYS) and produces this weekly report during the influenza season (October through the following May) 1 .

The New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) collects, compiles, and analyzes information on influenza activity year round in New York State (NYS) and produces this weekly report during the influenza season (October through the following May). 1

Avian influenza (AI), also called avian flu or bird flu, is caused by a group of viruses that occur naturally in wild birds. A virus is pathogenic if it can cause illness or death. Some avian influenza viruses can infect birds but not cause many bird illnesses or deaths.

The flu is not just a really bad cold. The flu is a contagious illness that affects the nose, throat, lungs, and other parts of the body. It can spread quickly from one person to another. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. Unlike a cold, flu symptoms start suddenly.

ALBANY, N.Y. (December 6, 2023) – New York State Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald today declared that influenza is now prevalent in New York State. The declaration requires that health care workers who have not received this year's flu vaccine wear masks in …