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NYS Department of Health Memo Regarding Vaccine Exemptions
6/17/19 On June 13, 2019, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo signed legislation removing non-medical exemptions from school vaccination requirements for children.
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New York State Education Department and Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services Issue Guidance and Resources for Schools to Address Substance Abuse
6/12/19 The New York State Education Department and the New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services today issued updated joint guidance and resources for school districts to assist with addressing substance abuse. The collaboration provides districts with information to assist students, teachers and parents looking for help and support related to substance use.
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United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) Recommendation for PrEP for HIV Prevention
6/11/19 The United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) finalized its recommendation for pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), giving PrEP a grade A for HIV prevention. The recommendation – the highest grade that a service can receive – comes after a years-long review of clinical evidence and an extensive public comment period. The recommendation advises that clinicians offer PrEP based on Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines.
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We've Said Goodbye to This Year's Students. Now It’s Time to Take Care of Ourselves.
6/7/19 We have to make sure our bodies are rested, our minds are clear, and our spirits are strong. Too soon, the season will turn and the time will arrive to do it all again.
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NEW YORK STATE HEPATITIS C ELIMINATION PLAN COMMUNITY CALLS
6/6/19 We need your input to eliminate Hepatitis C in NYS!
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Sickle Cell Awareness
6/5/19 CDC is working to raise awareness about sickle cell disease. You can help by reading and sharing our resources with friends and family.
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Join the Conversation: June National Health Observances From Health.Gov
6/4/19 Each month, the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion-U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. shares National Health Observances (NHOs) for improving health across the Nation. And to help you spread the word, we provide links to resources that you can use to promote these NHOs. The NHOs in our June roundup help raise awareness about HIV testing, and more! Check out the resources below — and join us in helping all Americans live healthier lives
