New York mom promotes flu shots after unvaccinated daughter's death
Staggering numbers show a record number of children died in New York state from influenza over the winter.
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Staggering numbers show a record number of children died in New York state from influenza over the winter.
Flu cases are skyrocketing in New York City with the number of cases nationwide at the highest levels in 15 years. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
The CDC says respiratory illness is now "very high" nationwide.
Dr. Michelle Morse, Acting Commissioner, New York City Health Department joins CBS New York to talk about how New Yorkers can stay safe from getting sick.
But what kind of sickness do your symptoms point to? Here's a breakdown for COVID-19, flu and more — and why testing is so important.
The Vatican says Pope Francis was taken to a Rome hospital "for some diagnostic tests" as he fights the flu.
Health officials urge people to get their flu shots, if they haven't already.
Pediatrician Dr. Mondana Yazdi said testing for whooping cough is more complicated than you might think.
The Health Department says flu cases surged 27% in New York state last week.
The Department of Health reported a 27% increase in cases across the state last week. CBS New York's Dick Brennan reports.
The potential for a tripledemic has doctors reminding people there is still time to get vaccinated for all three.
The potential for a tripledemic has medical professional reminding people there is still time to get vaccinated for all three. CBS New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
Phenylephrine, a drug found in many common cold and flu medications, was deemed ineffective last week by an FDA advisory panel. Dr. Nidhi Kumar is On Call for CBS New York with more on the findings and how to make the right choices at the drug store.
There has been a rise in COVID hospitalizations, and as cooler weather approaches, the CDC revealed its timeline for updated boosters. Dr. Celine Gounder explains what to expect this fall.
COVID, RSV and flu are expected to surge as the summer winds down and classrooms fill up.
Dr. Céline Gounder shares what you need to know about protecting yourself from COVID, RSV and the flu in the season ahead.
Symptoms for dog flu include a cough, runny nose, fever and reduced appetite, according to the CDC.
Doctors say more and more kids and adults are coming down with COVID, the flu and RSV.
Head to a pharmacy for over-the-counter meds, like Tylenol and Motrin, and you may come across empty shelves.
CDC says 45 states, including New York and New Jersey, have "high" or "very high" levels of respiratory virus
Parents offered mixed feelings amid not only COVID concerns, but a rise in flu and RSV cases.
The city is making the updated COVID-19 Pfizer vaccine available to children ages 6 months to 4 years old.
Plus, with respiratory illnesses on the rise, CVS and Walgreens are limiting sales of children's pain relief medicines.
Parents are now concerned over empty shelves at pharmacies instead of toy stores this time of year.
Influenza cases remain high around the state compared to this time last year.
Tyrese Haliburton lead the Pacers past the Knicks on Tuesday for a 3-1 lead in the Eastern Conference finals.
The New York Mets beat the Chicago White Sox 6-4 on Tuesday night for their fourth consecutive comeback victory.
At least five people were injured in a shooting Tuesday at the Brass Mill Center mall in Waterbury, Connecticut.
A Bronx high school student from Venezuela was detained by federal immigration officials last week following a court appearance for his asylum case.
There are renewed calls to shut down New York City's horse carriage industry after two horses were caught on video running loose in Central Park on Memorial Day.
A Bronx high school student from Venezuela was detained by federal immigration officials last week following a court appearance for his asylum case.
There are renewed calls to shut down New York City's horse carriage industry after two horses were caught on video running loose in Central Park on Memorial Day.
Traffic is really taking off at two regional airports north of New York City. Budget airlines are powering the growth in passengers.
A mother says her daughter was killed by a puppy while sleeping in their Queens apartment.
Sean "Diddy" Combs' former employee Capricorn Clark alleges he kidnapped her at gunpoint to go to Kid Cudi's home.
At least five people were injured in a shooting Tuesday at the Brass Mill Center mall in Waterbury, Connecticut.
Traffic is really taking off at two regional airports north of New York City. Budget airlines are powering the growth in passengers.
Tuesday will be our driest day until Sunday.
Memorial Day was marked with parades and solemn ceremonies across the New York City area Monday, which was also the final day of Fleet Week.
Teens in Brooklyn's El Puente Bike Club are preparing to cycle from New Haven to Boston for the 2025 Youth Bike Summit.
Tuesday will be our driest day until Sunday.
For the first time in his life, a young New Jersey man is pain-free thanks to a new gene treatment working to cure patients of sickle cell disease.
Memorial Day was marked with parades and solemn ceremonies across the New York City area Monday, which was also the final day of Fleet Week.
The Trump administration is suing Newark, Hoboken, Jersey City and Paterson, N.J., for allegedly obstructing federal immigration agents.
The New Jersey Department of Transportation reopened two eastbound lanes of the I-80 on Wednesday night, just in time for the Thursday morning commute.
Traffic is really taking off at two regional airports north of New York City. Budget airlines are powering the growth in passengers.
A Long Island homeowner found a body in his backyard swimming pool as he was opening it for the season Sunday afternoon.
Memorial Day was marked with parades and solemn ceremonies across the New York City area Monday, which was also the final day of Fleet Week.
Nothing kicks off the summer on Long Island better than the annual Four-Leaf Air Show at Jones Beach.
Suffolk County police and multiple banks are warning the public about alerts coming from made-up and sometimes spoofed fraud hotlines.
The Trump administration is planning to expand social media screenings for international students applying for visas.
The NYC Rent Guidelines Board decided to amend the proposed range by which rents could be raised for millions of residents living in rent-stabilized apartments.
New York won a legal victory Tuesday in the ongoing congestion pricing battle with the Trump administration.
Charles Rangel, the longtime U.S. congressman from New York City and the last surviving member of the "Gang of Four," has died. He was 94.
President Trump laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, a tradition for U.S. presidents.
For the first time in his life, a young New Jersey man is pain-free thanks to a new gene treatment working to cure patients of sickle cell disease.
Authorities in Hong Kong say COVID-19 levels are the worst in at least a year.
New Jersey health officials are warning people who attended Thursday's Shakira concert at MetLife stadium that a concertgoer had the measles.
Staggering numbers show a record number of children died in New York state from influenza over the winter.
The 40th Annual AIDS Walk New York drew approximately 10,000 people to Central Park on Sunday, organizers said.
Sean "Diddy" Combs' former employee Capricorn Clark alleges he kidnapped her at gunpoint to go to Kid Cudi's home.
Music legend Janet Jackson returned to perform on TV for the first time in seven years at the American Music Awards and received the show's prestigious Icon Award.
Here is the full list of nominees and winners of the 2025 American Music Awards.
Billy Joel announced his diagnosis with a treatable brain condition on Friday.
The 2025 American Music Awards aired on CBS television stations and streamed on Paramount+ Monday night.
Tyrese Haliburton lead the Pacers past the Knicks on Tuesday for a 3-1 lead in the Eastern Conference finals.
The New York Mets beat the Chicago White Sox 6-4 on Tuesday night for their fourth consecutive comeback victory.
The Mets mounted a late comeback to edge the White Sox 2-1 on Monday in the opener of a three-game series.
Anthony Volpe hit a three-run double during the Yankees' four-run fourth inning, and Ryan Yarbrough yielded two hits over six innings in New York's 5-1 victory against the Los Angeles Angels.
Karl-Anthony Towns scored 20 points in the fourth quarter, as the Knicks rallied from 20 down to beat the Pacers 106-100 in Game 3 of the East finals.
As a sweeping $500 million overhaul of Brooklyn's Broadway Junction begins, some community leaders are concerned it will lead to gentrification.
Teens in Brooklyn's El Puente Bike Club are preparing to cycle from New Haven to Boston for the 2025 Youth Bike Summit.
Queens Council Member Julie Won says she's working with the city to deliver expanded waterfront access as part of OneLIC.
Eight New Yorkers who survived cardiac arrest met the EMTs and paramedics who saved their lives during a moving FDNY ceremony.
The arrival of a new policy for New York City's commercial waste means only three carters will be permitted to operate in each of a series of citywide zones.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for May 27 at 11 p.m.
The NYPD says New York City saw one of its safest Memorial Day holiday weekends in history this year in terms of gun violence.
The second suspect accused of kidnapping and torturing an Italian national in a luxury SoHo apartment is behind bars tonight. His father was there for his arraignment. As CBS News New York's Alecia Reid reports, prosecutors say the suspects lured the victim and tortured him for over two weeks.
A day of shopping turned into a panicked sprint for safety after a shooting inside a Connecticut mall Tuesday hurt five people. Police say a person of interest is in custody. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman reports.
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