{"id":343667,"date":"2026-09-11T06:01:07","date_gmt":"2026-09-11T06:01:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/343667\/"},"modified":"2026-09-11T06:01:07","modified_gmt":"2026-09-11T06:01:07","slug":"nyc-nys-health-officials-endorse-new-flu-rsv-covid-19-vaccine-guidance-the-bronx-daily","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/343667\/","title":{"rendered":"NYC & NYS Health Officials Endorse New Flu, RSV & CoViD-19 Vaccine Guidance | The Bronx Daily"},"content":{"rendered":"

Today, the New York City Health<\/a> Department and the New York State Department of Health announced their endorsement of recommendations for flu, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and CoViD-19 immunizations ahead of respiratory virus season.\u00a0New York City and New York State health officials encourage healthcare providers to follow the\u00a0Respiratory Virus Immunization Recommendations<\/a>\u00a0released by the American Academy of Pediatrics, American Academy of Family Physicians, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, and Infectious Diseases Society<\/a> of America,\u00a0in collaboration with the American Medical Association and the Vaccine Integrity Project.\u00a0These recommendations are based on peer-reviewed scientific data from nearly 300 studies and represent evidence-based medicine.<\/p>\n

\u201cEach respiratory virus season, we see increased levels of flu, RSV, and CoViD-19 infections, and New Yorkers deserve the most accurate and reliable information available when it comes to protecting their family\u2019s health,\u201d said\u00a0NYC Health Commissioner Dr. Alister F. Martin. \u201cThe respiratory virus immunization recommendations put forth by these medical associations are a critical step toward safeguarding the health of New York families.\u00a0This past winter, New York City saw a sharp increase in reported flu cases in late November and December.\u00a0By endorsing this guidance, which is based on the latest scientific research, we are empowering healthcare providers and communities to take proactive measures against preventable illnesses, ensuring healthier lives throughout the holiday season and beyond.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cAs the state\u2019s doctor, I want to remind everyone that vaccines are the best protection against serious illness from respiratory infections. Last year, there were 27,000 hospitalizations for flu, 14,000 for RSV,\u00a0and 13,000 for CoViD-19 in the state. People with certain health conditions, like asthma, diabetes,\u00a0or heart or lung conditions have higher risk. Vaccines safely prepare our immune systems to recognize and resist diseases,\u201d\u00a0said\u00a0State Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald.\u00a0\u201cNew York State remains committed to ensuring providers have the latest evidence-based guidance and that families have access to recommended immunizations that help keep communities healthy.\u201d<\/p>\n

Immunization during respiratory virus season is one of the most effective ways for New Yorkers to protect themselves from serious illnesses, especially young children,\u00a0older adults,\u00a0those with certain risk factors,\u00a0and pregnant people.\u00a0Everyone 6 months and older should receive an annual flu vaccine. An RSV immunization is recommended for infants at birth and those under 8 months if their pregnant parent did not receive an RSV vaccine during pregnancy;\u00a0children 8 to 19 months in certain risk groups;\u00a0adults 50 to 74 years in certain risk groups and all adults 75 years of age and older if they have not received an RSV vaccine previously;\u00a0and pregnant people in their first eligible pregnancy.\u00a0Most people 6 months and older should receive a CoViD-19 vaccine. This is especially important for young children\u00a0(6 to 23 months), children and adults with risk factors that put them at high risk of severe disease, older adults, pregnant people,\u00a0and people with weakened immune systems.<\/p>\n

Estimates of the percentage of children ages 6 months to 17 years who are vaccinated in New York City,\u00a0by vaccine type, are available through the NYC Health Department\u2019s\u00a0Childhood Vaccination Data Explorer<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The recommended vaccines continue to be covered by private health insurance plans,\u00a0the Vaccines for Children (VFC) Program, and public health insurance coverage. Healthcare providers are encouraged to offer all recommended respiratory virus season vaccines to eligible patients. Practices that are unable to provide vaccinations on-site should ensure patients receive timely referrals to vaccination providers.<\/p>\n

In New York City, individuals can locate vaccination sites using the\u00a0NYC Health Map<\/a>\u00a0or check with their local pharmacy.\u00a0The Health Map will be updated throughout the season as sites receive vaccines. When referring patients for vaccination,\u00a0providers are encouraged to follow up with their patients to ensure they receive all recommended vaccines and doses.\u00a0The Health Department tracks respiratory illness emergency department trends and reported cases. The data is updated every Thursday and can be found on the Health Department\u2019s\u00a0Respiratory Illness Data dashboard<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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