So far this year, roughly 11,500 people statewide needed to be hospitalized because of the illness. Sadly, the state has also confirmed two pediatric deaths.
The New York DOH has issued a warning about the prevalence of influenza in the state, along with some warnings and suggestions for keeping ourselves safe this season.
The extreme flu season isn't just hitting humans across the country. Dogs are suffering too. Especially in nine states that have seen a recent outbreak, including New York and Pennsylvania.
I made the stupid decision of going against this helpful advice, and now I am paying the price. Learn how to care for yourself after a getting COVID-19 Booster.
I'm too lazy to get a flu shot. I don't have a fancy medical degree but I thought stuffing myself full of fried antibodies would keep me healthy. I sure was wrong.
A Hudson Valley teen who is a volunteer firefighter is critically ill and fighting for his life after being hospitalized with a severe case of the flu.