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Your questions answered: The new mRNA flu vaccine for adults 50+
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Here’s what to know about the diarrhea-causing disease before your next trip to the supermarket
Summer salads are meant to be fruity, refreshing and part of a healthful diet. Unfortunately, they’ve also recently developed a bad reputation as cases of the intestinal illness cyclosporiasis have risen nationwide and across New York City. The disease, perhaps best known for causing explosive diarrhea that can last for weeks, has been linked to…
How to support your child’s mental health this summer
Summer break means a break from school, trips to the beach, and family vacations. But it also means a break in routines. Mental health experts say that can translate into some children struggling without the structure and social support they depend on during the school year. Parents may notice changes in their kids’ moods and…
NYC health officials are investigating a Legionnaires’ disease cluster. Should New Yorkers be worried?
City health officials say they are still investigating a cluster of cases of a poorly understood type of pneumonia known as Legionnaires’ disease. As of July 6, there were 23 confirmed cases in two Upper East Side neighborhoods, Carnegie Hill and Yorkville. Of those, 17 people have been hospitalized, according to the New York City…
Need low-cost sexual health care? Here’s where and when to go
Changes to federal health insurance programs under President Donald Trump’s 2025 tax law are expected to drive up insurance costs across the city and increase the number of New Yorkers who lose health coverage. In response, the city is promoting its sexual health clinics as a source of low- and no-cost care. The clinics offer…
Tick season is back. Protect yourself!
As more New Yorkers head outside to enjoy the warmer weather, the bright yellow signs at park entrances become ever more relevant. The signs are warning against ticks and tick bites, a message that city health officials are seconding. “A few simple precautions can go a long way in preventing tick bites,” the Parks Department’s…
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