influenza

Health officials are on high alert a highly infectious disease has claimed the lives of over a dozen children in New York this year.

Not even a few days after New York reached a 15-year high in flu cases, people are now testing positive for two other extremely contagious and possibly dangerous illnesses.

So far this year, roughly 11,500 people statewide needed to be hospitalized because of the illness. Sadly, the state has also confirmed two pediatric deaths.

Multiple respiratory illnesses are making lives miserable across New York, but how can you tell them apart?

Flu cases continue to surge across New York, with the state reporting roughly 65,000 cases and nearly 3,500 hospitalizations so far this season.

We've definitely all heard it before. Wash your hands, don't touch your face, mouth or yees, and stay home if you're sick. As we navigate cold and flu season this year, protecting yourself from illnesses like norovirus and influenza requires a proactive approach, according to health officials. While many people rely on hand sanitizers, they are not a one-stop solution for staying healthy. Here’s why and how you can bolster your defenses against these pesky germs.

Dr. Kent Hall, the Chief Physician Executive at MVHS, is spending his final days at the newly opened Wynn Hospital. Hall will retire this Friday, January 26th.

Is there a clear reason for the wider-spread transmission in the Empire State?

Central New Yorkers already have a lot on their plate to avoiding getting sick. Now the USDA is alerting everyone of something else to be worried about.

That double infection, a combination of two illnesses - the flu and coronavirus - is considered "florona."

Just when you think it's safe, new information from the New York State Department of Health shows flu cases in New York spiking.

Flu cases continue to rise in Central New York, while the Centers for Disease Control continues to urge people to get the vaccine.