City urges New Yorkers to mask-up indoors and outdoors as COVID-19 and flu are increasing

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As New York City enters the holiday season, COVID-19 and other seasonal illnesses are seeing unusually high concurrent spikes. To slow the transmission of these viruses, the New York City Health Commissioner issued a Health Advisory that urges New York City residents … Read More

Get Your Flu Shot…Not the Flu

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By Dr. Mary T. Bassett A few days ago, I overheard a woman in Brooklyn saying proudly that she and her two children have never gotten the flu shot, and have never gotten sick. Her statement – the equivalent of … Read More