http://www.nyc.gov/html/doh/flu Information and resources on flu prevention and control. en-us Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:59:19 EST http://www.nyc.gov/html/doh/html/pr2009/pr074-09.shtml For the third time this month, the Health Department will conduct H1N1 vaccination clinics in all five boroughs this Saturday and Sunday (November 21 and 22). http://www.nyc.gov/html/doh/html/pr2009/pr074-09.shtml Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.nyc.gov/html/doh/html/pr2009/pr073-09.shtml Starting Thursday, New Yorkers with symptoms of influenza can consult a nurse by calling 311 http://www.nyc.gov/html/doh/html/pr2009/pr073-09.shtml Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.nyc.gov/html/doh/html/pr2009/pr071-09.shtml The Health Department announced that it is further expanding its weekend H1N1 vaccination clinics to cover a broader range of New Yorkers. Starting this weekend – November 14th and 15th – vaccine will be available at temporary centers in all five boroughs for anyone 4 to 24 years old, anyone who is pregnant, anyone in close contact with newborns, and people age 25 to 64 with a medical condition that makes influenza more dangerous. http://www.nyc.gov/html/doh/html/pr2009/pr071-09.shtml Wed, 11 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.nyc.gov/html/doh/html/pr2009/pr070-09.shtml With H1N1 influenza dominating the headlines, New Yorkers have turned out in record numbers for seasonal flu shots this fall – depleting vaccine supplies and prompting the Health Department to issue new recommendations for vaccination. The agency continues to recommend seasonal vaccine for all children between 6 months and 18 years of age, for all adults 65 and older, and for people with underlying health conditions that increase the risk of complications from influenza. But until vaccine supplies increase, health officials are suspending the recommendation to vaccinate healthy, non-elderly adults. http://www.nyc.gov/html/doh/html/pr2009/pr070-09.shtml Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.nyc.gov/html/doh/html/pr2009/pr069-09.shtml Today the Health Department announced details of a five-week effort to provide free H1N1 vaccine to middle and high school students in all five boroughs. Through a series of weekend vaccination clinics – held at varying locations in each borough during November and December – the City will ensure that all school-age New Yorkers have a chance to get the H1N1 vaccine. Though intended for middle- and high-school students, the weekend vaccination centers will also serve elementary school students (ages 4 and older) who have not been vaccinated in their schools or at their doctors’ offices. All students 18 and under must present signed parental consent forms, which are available in 10 languages at nyc.gov/flu and at vaccination sites, and anyone under 16 years old must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. http://www.nyc.gov/html/doh/html/pr2009/pr069-09.shtml Tue, 03 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.nyc.gov/html/doh/html/pr2009/pr067-09.shtml City officials today marked the beginning of a three-phase initiative to vaccinate the city’s school-age population against H1N1 influenza. The first phase starts today at 125 public elementary school buildings with enrollments of less than 400. Phase two starts November 4 in school buildings with enrollments of more than 600, and the third phase begins November 9 in the remaining schools. Vaccinations will continue at participating elementary schools for approximately eight weeks. Non-public schools that choose to participate in the city’s vaccination effort will also receive vaccine during this period. Weekend vaccine sites for middle-school and high-school students will be held in each borough starting in November. http://www.nyc.gov/html/doh/html/pr2009/pr067-09.shtml Wed, 28 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.nyc.gov/html/om/html/2009b/pr463-09.html Parents and Guardians Will Receive H1N1 Flu Vaccination Consent Packets Beginning this Week ; Forms Available in Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, English, French, Haitian Creole, Korean, Russian, Spanish and Urdu – Can Also Be Downloaded and Printed from www.nyc.gov/flu http://www.nyc.gov/html/om/html/2009b/pr463-09.html Tue, 20 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.nyc.gov/html/doh/html/pr2009/pr064-09.shtml New York City’s elementary school students will begin taking home H1N1 information packets that include vaccination consent and screening forms for the City’s upcoming school-based vaccination initiative. By signing and returning the forms – also available in 10 languages at nyc.gov/flu – parents can have their children vaccinated free-of-charge against the H1N1 influenza virus. As part of the comprehensive influenza-prevention plan that Mayor Bloomberg outlined before school started this fall, the City will provide the H1N1 vaccine at no cost to public and non-public school students beginning in late October and early November. http://www.nyc.gov/html/doh/html/pr2009/pr064-09.shtml Mon, 19 Oct 2009 09:00:00 EDT http://www.nyc.gov/html/om/html/2009b/pr455-09.html Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services Linda I. Gibbs, Commissioner of the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Dr. Thomas Farley and the City’s Chief Service Officer Diahann Billings-Burford today launched Flu Fighters, an NYC Service initiative to help combat the spread of influenza this season. The program will mobilize hundreds of volunteers to conduct outreach at community events, schools, senior centers and houses of worship in New York City to raise awareness about influenza and the importance of getting vaccinated. Flu Fighters is one of the 40 initiatives of NYC Service announced by Mayor Bloomberg in April and is a component of the City’s comprehensive influenza prevention plan outlined by the Mayor in early September. http://www.nyc.gov/html/om/html/2009b/pr455-09.html Wed, 14 Oct 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://www.nyc.gov/html/doh/html/pr2009/pr064-09.shtml Hospitals and health care providers receive initial doses of the nasal mist vaccine. City-wide vaccination effort starts by targeting children and health care workers. http://www.nyc.gov/html/doh/html/pr2009/pr064-09.shtml Tue, 06 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.nyc.gov/html/doh/html/pr2009/prj63-09.shtml City will offer seasonal influenza vaccine to children in six elementary schools and pilot strategy for broader H1N1 immunization effort http://www.nyc.gov/html/doh/html/pr2009/prj63-09.shtml Sat, 03 Oct 2009 11:00:00 GMT http://www.nyc.gov/html/doh/html/pr2009/pr063-09.shtml With the launch of www.nyc.gov/flu, New Yorkers can now access up-to-date information on influenza, the City’s preparedness, and locations for the nearest seasonal flu vaccine http://www.nyc.gov/html/doh/html/pr2009/pr063-09.shtml Thu, 01 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.nyc.gov/html/doh/downloads/pdf/public/dohmhnews8-08.pdf Wash your hands, cover your cough and get vaccinated! http://www.nyc.gov/html/doh/downloads/pdf/public/dohmhnews8-08.pdf Mon, 28 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.nyc.gov/html/doh/html/pr2009/mr393-09.shtml Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg announced that this fall and winter, the City will offer free flu mist and flu shots for H1N1 to elementary school students whose parents want them to receive it; encourage New Yorkers to protect themselves and their loved ones by getting flu shots or flu mist for H1N1 and seasonal flu; help people with influenza-like illness manage their symptoms and find care; work with hospitals to ensure the availability of expanded emergency room capacity if it is needed; and designate primary-care clinics as "flu centers" that can give flu shots, information and outpatient care. http://www.nyc.gov/html/doh/html/pr2009/mr393-09.shtml Tue, 01 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT