The New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) collects, compiles, and analyzes information on flu activity year-round in New York State (NYS), and produces a weekly report during the flu season (October through the following May).

Getting an annual flu shot, staying home while sick, and washing your hands often help prevent the spread of the flu. These interactive views display flu cases and hospitalizations associated with the flu each week across New York, in each region and county, and compares trends between seasons.

The New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) collects, compiles, and analyzes information on influenza activity year-round in New York State (NYS) and produces this weekly report during the influenza season (October through the following May) 1

The flu is not just a really bad cold. The flu is a contagious illness that affects the nose, throat, lungs, and other parts of the body. It can spread quickly from one person to another. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. Unlike a cold, flu symptoms start suddenly.

The New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) collects, compiles, and analyzes information on influenza activity year-round in New York State (NYS) and produces this weekly report during the influenza season (October through the following May). 1

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ALBANY, N.Y. (December 18, 2024) – New York State Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald today declared that influenza is now prevalent in New York State. The declaration requires health care workers who have not received this year's flu vaccine to wear masks in certain health care settings.

ALBANY, N.Y. (December 6, 2023) – New York State Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald today declared that influenza is now prevalent in New York State. The declaration requires that health care workers who have not received this year's flu vaccine wear masks in …

Nov 1, 2024 · The Department's first Weekly Influenza Surveillance Report of the season, for the week ending October 19, 2024, shows there were 565 lab-confirmed cases reported across New York. Additionally, 26 people were hospitalized with influenza, and five outbreaks were reported in long-term and acute care facilities.

Infants and young children are at greater risk for getting seriously ill from the flu. That's why the New York State Department of Health recommends that all children 6 months and older get the flu vaccine. Flu vaccine may save your child's life. Most people with the flu are sick for about a week, and then they feel better.