New York State has issued its first official Flu and RSV alert for 2025.
There’s a good chance you’ve been sick or know someone who has been sick with the flu or another respiratory illness in the last few weeks. You’re not alone. Officials say the number of cases is on the rise.
Winter has arrived, and with it comes the flu season!
More than 21,000 flu cases were reported in New York State over the last week, according to the Flu Tracker! The majority of the cases occurred in New York City, with Western New York ranking second.
We’re trying to make sure the kids wash their hands, take vitamins, and drink plenty of water this winter. However, we’ve already had a couple of them miss school due to a bad cough, sniffles, and stomach problems.
What exactly qualifies as influenza? The state of New York clarifies: “Influenza (also referred to as the” flu “) is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses” .
You still have time to get the flu shot. Some locations provide nasal flu spray to children. It was much easier for the kids to get than the regular flu shot.
