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July 7, 2025

DOH Guidance

DOH Urges Year-Round Influenza Testing to Detect Novel Strains Like HPAI A(H5N1)

In light of the ongoing global outbreak of HPAI A(H5N1), DOH is urging health care providers to maintain year-round influenza testing, even during periods of low seasonal flu activity.

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July 2, 2025

DOH Guidance

DOH Advisory: Influenza Testing among Persons with Respiratory Illness During Periods of Low Influenza Virus Circulation
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February 4, 2025

DOH Guidance

DOH Issues New Flu Health Advisory for Hospitalized Patients

Advisory outlines steps clinicians should follow when treating patients with suspected or confirmed influenza.

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December 18, 2024

DOH Guidance

DOH Commissioner Declares Influenza Prevalent

Declaration triggers requirement for certain members.

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December 18, 2024

DOH Guidance

DOH Advisory: NYS Department of Health Commissioner Declares Influenza Prevalent in the State
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October 1, 2024

DOH Guidance

State Issues Influenza and RSV Surveillance and Reporting Requirements for 2024-25

All health care provider settings should review for proper compliance.

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September 18, 2024

DOH Guidance

DOH DAL on Availability of Recommended Seasonal Vaccines
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July 30, 2024

DOH Guidance

DOH Issues Advisory Regarding Influenza Testing of Patients with Severe Respiratory Illness

Nursing home members encouraged to review advisory.

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July 22, 2024

DOH Guidance

DOH Advisory: Influenza Testing among Persons with Severe Respiratory Illness During Periods of Low Influenza Virus Circulation
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May 13, 2024

DOH Guidance

Influenza Declared No Longer Prevalent in the State

With the Health Commissioner’s declaration, the requirement that certain personnel unvaccinated for the current influenza season wear a surgical or procedure mask while in areas where patients or residents may be present is no longer in effect.

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