Dr. James McDonald

@NYHealthCommish

NYSDOH Health Commissioner
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Joined June 2023

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In Sept., New Yorkers did not keep pace with last year’s flu shot numbers. In Oct., vaccinations were up & ahead of last year’s pace. Here's our strategy to keep things moving in the right direction: get your flu shot & keep serious illness at bay. Info: nysdoh.info/flu

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Dr. James McDonald @NYHealthCommish 5d

Seasonal respiratory viruses are starting to circulate. You can prevent potentially serious illness from flu, COVID-19 and RSV by taking simple precautions and getting the safe and effective vaccine are the best places to start. Learn more: nysdoh.info/respviruses

Dr. James McDonald @NYHealthCommish Oct 30

Adults 50 and older are at risk of serious illness from RSV. There is a simple and effective vaccine that can prevent the infection from causing serious health problems for those most at risk. Watch my video and then read more about RSV: nysdoh.info/RSV

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Dr. James McDonald @NYHealthCommish Oct 28

RSV can be particularly dangerous for infants. Press play to hear how an RSV infection affects babies and what you can do to protect them, including vaccination for baby and mom-to-be…and then learn more about RSV:
nysdoh.info/RSV

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Dr. James McDonald @NYHealthCommish Oct 26

The DOH seasonal respiratory disease tracker is a snapshot of flu, RSV & COVID activity across NY. Check the situation in your area & make you & yours are protected by getting vaccinated against all three.
Tracker: nysdoh.info/respvirustrack…
Info: nysdoh.info/respviruses