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NYSDOH Reminder to School Nurses on the Surveillance and Reporting Requirements 2024-2025
10/4/24 NYSDOH released Respiratory Syncytial Virus and Influenza Surveillance and reporting requirements for 2024-2025
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Dangerous Practice ‘Chroming’ Featured in Videos on Social Media Platform Popular Among Youth
10/2/24 American Academy of Pediatrics 2024 National Conference & Exhibition presented information on the resurgence of youth seeking a high from “chroming”, the act of inhaling toxic fumes from common household items.
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The 2023 Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) Results Are In!
9/30/24 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announces the release of the 2023 Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) results.
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Educator Cafe: Student-Athlete Mental Health Offered by MHANYS
9/26/24 How to support student-athlete mental health in schools
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New York State Department of Health Recognizes National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month
9/19/24 The Department has remained committed to eliminating health disparities and providing resources to families that can help address childhood obesity.
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First Drug That Can Reduce Allergic Reaction After Exposure to Food Allergens
9/18/24 The FDA has approved the first drug for children and adults to help stop allergic reactions after accidental exposure to certain foods.
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Youth E-Cigarette Use Drops to Lowest Level in a Decade
9/16/24 Half a million fewer U.S. youth reported current use of e-cigarettes in 2024 compared to 2023
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Back -to-School Toolkit: Support Schools, Empower Students-CDC
9/13/24 The CDC has added a Back-to-School Toolkit that schools can use to help provide a safe and supportive environment
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Prepare for Asthma Peak Week
9/12/24 The third week of September is referred to as "Asthma Peak Week."
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Release of New Cannabis Toolkit from NYS Office of Addiction Services and Supports (NYS OASAS)
9/11/24 Did you know that NYS OASAS launched a new Cannabis Toolkit?
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2024 World AIDS Day Commissioner's Special Recognition Awards: Call for Nominations
9/4/24 Do you know someone who is an innovator in your community? Submit a nomination for them to be considered for a Special Recognition Award from the Commissioner of the New York State Department of Health to celebrate their outstanding dedication and service
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Building a Healthy Relationship with Media: Skill-Boosting Activities for Kids
9/4/24 Help Kids Develop a healthy relationship with media early on with help from the American Academy of Pediatrics!
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Making Sense of Health Privacy Laws: HIPAA and FERPA for School-Based Health Professionals
9/2/24 The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is offering free virtual training on this important topic on September 19, 2024.
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Vaping, Youth, and Stress
8/28/24 New CDC Feature Article: Helpful Tips for Protecting Youth from the Harms of Vaping
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NYSDOH Health Advisory
8/26/24 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released an alert to healthcare providers of current increases in human parvovirus B19 activity in the United States.
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Boost Kids Health Through Activity
8/23/24 here are many ways to make physical activity part of a child's or adolescent's life.
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Level II: Depression Awareness -classroom program
8/14/24 Join Erika's Lighthouse on September 10th, 2024 at 12:00 pm CT/1:00 pm ET and become familiar with the newly updated Level II: Depression Awareness classroom program. It's FREE of charge!
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FDA Approves First Nasal Spray for Treatment of Anaphylaxis
8/13/24 On Friday, 8/9/24, The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved neffy (epinephrine nasal spray) for the emergency treatment of allergic reactions (Type I), including those that are life-threatening (anaphylaxis) in adult and pediatric patients who weigh at least 30 kilograms (about 66 pounds).
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Sunny Snacks and Meals- Summer Meals Program
8/12/24 Summer vacation is an exciting time for school-aged children, but it can also mean food insecurity for those who depend on schools for regular meals.
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FDA Warns Consumers Not to Use Optimized Plant Mediated Solutions (OPMS) Black Liquid Kratom
8/6/24 The FDA recently received an adverse event report of a person who died after using OPMS Black Liquid Kratom.
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Abbott Issues Voluntary Medical Device Correction for a Small Number of FreeStyle Libre® 3 Sensors in the U.S.
8/5/24 Abbott has initiated a voluntary medical device correction for a small number of FreeStyle Libre® 3 sensors distributed in the United States during the first half of May 2024.
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Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Warns Online Retailers Selling Unauthorized Youth Appealing E-Cigarettes
8/2/24 Warning letters were issued to five online retailers for selling unauthorized disposable e-cigarette products marketed under the brand names Geek Bar, Lost Mary, and Bang.
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Recall of Boar's Head Products
8/1/24 NYSDOH Advisory: Recall of Boar's Head Products due to Listeria Contamination
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Updates from CDC's Division of Tuberculosis Elimination
7/31/24 CDC's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) showed a continued increase in U.S. TB cases in 2023
