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NYS Department of Health Announces HIV Self-Test Giveaway Campaign
12/8/23 The New York State Department of Health has launched its Fall 2023 HIV Self-Test Giveaway campaign, highlighting the importance of HIV self-testing as a tool to empower individuals to take control of their sexual health and reduce the transmission of HIV.
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2022 HIV Surveillance Data and ETE Metrics
12/7/23 2022 HIV surveillance data and ETE Metrics from the New York State Department of Health AIDS Institute and New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene are now available on the ETE Dashboard.
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FDA Warns of Potentially Lethal Reaction to Seizure Meds
12/6/23 The FDA has issued an alert warning that the antiseizure drugs (Keppra, Keppra XR, Elepsia XR, Spritam, generic) and clobazam (Onfi, Sympazan, generic) can cause a rare but serious drug hypersensitivity reaction that can be life-threatening if not detected and treated promptly.
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American Academy of Pediatrics Guidance: Supporting a Family After the Death of a Child
12/5/23 The death of a child is traumatic and overwhelming for family members. Guidance issued by the American Academy of Pediatrics includes evidence-based methods for providing support for families experiencing the loss of a child and offering grief resources to the child's school.
