Inside New York health officials push for back-to-school vaccinations

New York students must meet school vaccination requirements before classes begin. Here's the latest details on vaccine rules ...
The Saratogian

NYSDOH reminds New Yorkers to protect themselves from mosquito-borne diseases

The New York State Department of Health reminds New Yorkers that it is important to take precautions to prevent mosquito ...

Nearly 300 cases of cyclosporiasis reported in NYC, additional 121 across state, health officials say

Nearly 300 cases of cyclosporiasis​ have been reported in New York City alone over the past two months, health officials said Wednesday.
Times Union

State Health Department spent $1.2B for non-NY residents, audit says

ALBANY — New York may have improperly paid $1.2 billion in Medicaid managed care payments for people who live out of state, according to a state comptroller’s audit released Tuesday. States are not ...
Newsday

Chikungunya virus case confirmed in Nassau resident is first locally acquired case in NY state, health officials say

A Nassau County resident has tested positive for chikungunya, marking the first locally acquired case of the rarely fatal mosquito-borne illness in New York State, health officials announced Tuesday.
abc7NY

New York health department investigating possible case of chikungunya virus in Long Island woman

Stacey Sager has more on the chikungunya scare on Long Island. HEMPSTEAD, Long Island (WABC) -- The New York State Health Department is investigating a possible case of the rare mosquito-borne virus, ...

Before Lettuce Felled Thousands, a Cilantro-Linked Cyclospora Outbreak Sickened New Yorkers

New York City health officials shared details of how they traced a much smaller cyclosporiasis outbreak, showing the ...