http://www.nyc.gov/html/doh/flu Information and resources on flu prevention and control. en-us Tue, 8 Mar 2011 17:11:39 EST http://www.nyc.gov/html/om/html/2010b/pr419-10.html Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg joined Health Commissioner Thomas Farley at the Sedgwick Pharmacy in the Bronx to get his flu shot, and urged all New Yorkers to get vaccinated before flu season officially begins in New York City. Influenza is a highly contagious respiratory infection that, together with pneumonia, kills thousands of New Yorkers every year. Besides safeguarding people from days or weeks of sickness, the vaccine can prevent unnecessary school absences, doctor visits and hospitalizations. And unlike last year, there is no need to receive two different shots. This year’s vaccine also protects against 2009 H1N1. http://www.nyc.gov/html/om/html/2010b/pr419-10.html Wed, 06 Oct 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.nyc.gov/html/doh/downloads/pdf/public/dohmhnews9-06.pdf Influenza makes you miserable and can lead to serious complications http://www.nyc.gov/html/doh/downloads/pdf/public/dohmhnews9-06.pdf Wed, 06 Oct 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.nyc.gov/html/doh/html/pr2009/pr078-09.shtml The Health Department and NBC Local Media New York have enlisted Grammy winner Fatman Scoop and his wife, HIV/AIDS counselor Shanda, to help prevent the spread of influenza. In a new series of lighthearted public service announcements, the creators of the "Man and Wife" comedy act share tips on everything from sneeze etiquette to the importance of staying home when you're sick. http://www.nyc.gov/html/doh/html/pr2009/pr078-09.shtml Thu, 03 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT