Governor Andrew Cuomo today reminded all New Yorkers to get a flu shot during the upcoming flu season, which generally begins in October and runs through May. During last year's flu season, there were 23,377 flu-related hospitalizations and 6 pediatric deaths in New York. Over the last four years, there have been a total of 25 pediatric flu deaths in New York State.
"Getting a flu shot still remains the best way to stay healthy during this season," Governor Cuomo said. "It is critical for all New Yorkers, especially older adults, young children and pregnant women, to get vaccinated as soon as possible and to take other necessary precautions to prevent the spread of the virus in New York."
In January 2018, Governor Cuomo signed an emergency executive order allowing pharmacists to administer flu vaccines to children ages 2 to 18 during the 2018 flu season. Following the signing of the emergency executive order, pharmacists vaccinated approximately 9,000 individuals ages 2 to 18 against the flu. Subsequently, the Governor passed legislation codifying this order into law. Governor Cuomo urges New Yorkers to take advantage of the expanded access and get vaccinated.
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Source: The Office of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo
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