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Gov. Hochul's GOP rival Blakeman calls NY vaccine bill 'un-American'
The governor and her Republican challenger have very different views on vaccines.
By
Caroline Lewis
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NJ warns of possible measles exposures at Newark Airport
A Hudson County resident was diagnosed with measles after returning from an international trip, the state health department said.
By
Caroline Lewis
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NYC reports 4 pediatric flu deaths, the first of the season
Officials say there have been 289 pediatric flu deaths nationwide, the vast majority being those who were unvaccinated.
By
Caroline Lewis
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NYC's top doc: Don't buy the feds' new take on the hepatitis B vax
The federal government's decision-making authority on health matters has been 'compromised,' the city's acting health commissioner said.
By
Elizabeth Shwe
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Could Trump, RFK Jr. affect vaccinations in NY? Public health experts weigh in.
The president-elect has promised vaccine skeptic Robert F. Kennedy a leading role in health care matters.
By
Caroline Lewis
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NJ kids join national research trial for new Lyme disease vaccine
Rutgers University is one of 50 clinical trial sites for a Lyme disease vaccine that’s being tested nationwide on children aged 5 to 17.
By
Caroline Lewis
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Mayor Adams ends COVID vaccine requirement for NYC municipal workers
The vaccine mandate had resulted in protests and unsuccessful lawsuits.
By
Elizabeth Kim
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Extremely low booster rates suggest NYC area has no COVID cares left to give
Only 7-8% of the eligible population have gotten the new bivalent boosters, one of many signs that New Yorkers might be downplaying a disease that's still killing hundreds each month.
By
Nsikan Akpan
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Updated COVID-19 boosters are here. Do New Yorkers, Jerseyites need to take them and when?
Here's your guide to finding the updated COVID-19 boosters and what they mean for your body’s protection against the coronavirus.
By
Nsikan Akpan
and
Caroline Lewis
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NYC enlists community groups to help close monkeypox vaccine gaps for Black and brown residents
The city’s health department plans to award $5 million to community groups to produce targeted educational materials and conduct in-person outreach in bars and clubs to help reduce vaccine disparities.
By
Caroline Lewis
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Jaclyn Jeffrey-Wilensky
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