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The New York State Department of Health has confirmed the third case of measles in the state this year, marking the first case outside of New York City. The department is collaborating with Nassau County health officials and the CDC to monitor and investigate the case, urging people to ensure they are properly immunized against measles and to get vaccinated if necessary.
The New York State Department of Health has accused a Baldwin midwife of falsifying vaccination records for nearly 1,500 children by providing them with oral pellets as an alternative to vaccinations. The midwife, Jeannette Breen, has been issued a $300,000 penalty, and the children's immunization records have been voided. The NYSDOH emphasizes the seriousness of the issue and states that the children must show they are up-to-date with required vaccines before returning to school.
The New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) and the Wadsworth Center laboratory are monitoring wastewater samples for traces of COVID-19, including new variants. The ongoing surveillance has been crucial in understanding the spread of variants and their potential impact on public health. The current focus is on the BA.2.86 variant, which is genetically different from the original Omicron variant and may have the ability to evade prior immunity. The NYSDOH urges positive cases to isolate and take precautions such as vaccination, hand hygiene, and wearing masks to prevent the spread of COVID-19.