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NYSDOH Health Advisory: Update Regarding Poliomyelitis in Rockland County, New York State
8/5/22 The following information was provided by the NYSDOH, Division of Epidemiology for Healthcare Providers, Hospitals, Clinical Laboratories, and Local Health Departments.
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FDA Update: Extended Expiration Date: MaximBio COVID-19 Antigen Home Test
8/4/22 MaximBio ClearDetect COVID-19 Antigen Home Tests that are FDA authorized under emergency use authorization now have an 8-month shelf-life.
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American Academy of Pediatrics Develops Interactive Map to Explore Each State’s Vaccination Rates
8/3/22 This tool will allow users to see state and national vaccination rates and outbreaks when hovering over the map
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FDA MedWatch - Oral Rapid SARS-CoV-2 Rapid Antigen Test Kits by North American Diagnostics
8/2/22 North American Diagnostics is recalling these test kits because they were distributed without authorization, clearance, or approval from the FDA.
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Governor Hochul Declares State Disaster Emergency in Response to Ongoing Monkeypox Outbreak
8/1/22 State Disaster Emergency Allows New York to Respond More Swiftly to Outbreak and Provides Additional Vaccination Resources
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Coping with Community Violence Together
7/28/22 There has been a steady increase in mass violence in our country, with data from the CDC showing a 35% increase in gun homicides between 2019 and 2022 alone.
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First U.S. Polio Case Detected in Close to a Decade - MEDPAGE TODAY
7/26/22 Health officials said the first known US case of polio in nine years has been identified in the New York City metropolitan area and confirmed by lab sequencing and the CDC.
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Update: Extended Expiration Date for iHealth COVID-19 Antigen Rapid Tests
7/21/22 Check whether your iHealthCOVID-19 Antigen Rapid Test has a new expiration date.
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Extreme Heat: Keeping Kids Safe When Temperatures Soar
7/20/22 A heat index at or above 90°F, as identified by the National Weather Service, poses a significant health risk.
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Updated NYSED Concussion Guidelines
7/18/22 The New York State Education Department revised the Concussion Guidelines, and they are now available for review.
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NYSDOH Monkeypox Update in NYS - July 2022
7/12/22 While New Yorkers should not be alarmed, everyone should stay informed about monkeypox. This means understanding the symptoms, how it spreads, and what to do if you are exposed.
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FDA MedWatch - One Batch of Insulin Glargine Injection Pens by Mylan: Recall
7/7/22 One Batch of Insulin Glargine (Insulin glargine-yfgn) Injection Pens, 100 units/mL by Mylan: Recall - Due to the Potential of Missing Labels on Some Pens
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988 Lifeline Transition Begins July 16
7/6/22 This transition is an important step to strengthening and transforming the crisis care continuum in the U.S.
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FDA Denies Authorization to Market JUUL Products
7/5/22 On June 23, 2022, the FDA denied authorization and Currently Marketed JUUL Products Must Be Removed from the US Market
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CDC Recommends COVID-19 Vaccines for Children
6/29/22 On June 18th, CDC Director Rochelle P. Walensky, M.D., M.P.H., endorsed the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices’ (ACIP) recommendation to expand COVID-19 vaccination to children younger than 5 years of age.
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Updated COVID-19 Vaccine Recommendations for Children and Teens
6/21/22 CDC recommends COVID-19 vaccines for everyone 6 months and older and boosters for everyone 5 years and older, if eligible.
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Community Preventive Services Task Force (CPSTF) Report Includes a Children's Mental Health Spotlight
6/16/2022 The CPSTF released their 2021 Annual Report to Congress and features a spotlight on children's mental health.
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U.S. Department of Education Creates National Parents and Families Engagement Council to Help Ensure Recovery Efforts Meet Students' Needs
6/14/22 Today, the U.S. Department of Education launched the National Parents and Families Engagement Council (the Council) to facilitate strong and effective relationships between schools and parents, families, and caregivers. Families’ voices play a critical role in how the nation’s children are recovering from the pandemic.
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Moderna Asks FDA to OK Its COVID-19 Vaccine for Kids Under 5
6/10/22 In April, Moderna submitted a request to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for emergency authorization of its mRNA COVID-19 vaccine for children 6 months to 5 years of age.
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New York State Department of Health Update: First Case of Orthopoxvirus/Monkeypox Outside of New York City
6/8/22 The New York State Department of Health announced the first individual confirmed orthopoxvirus case outside of New York City.
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HHS Issues Recommendations to Improve Care for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs
6/7/22 The Blueprint for Change is a national framework to improve care for the nearly 1 in 5 children in the U.S. who currently has a special health care need.
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Give Kids a Healthy Body and Mind This Summer
6/6/22 The CDC website provides ways to support the physical and emotional well-being of children.
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Outbreak Investigation of Hepatitis A Virus: Strawberries (May 2022)
6/2/22 The FDA, along with CDC, and state and local partners, is investigating a multistate outbreak of hepatitis A infections in the United States linked to fresh organic strawberries.
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Updated CDC Guidance for Schools and Early Care and Education Programs
5/31/22 Operational Guidance for K-12 Schools and Early Care and Education Programs to Support Safe In-Person Learning
