Read NYSNA Health+Safety's update about symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, infection control protections and other resources on Hantavirus, Ebola, and Measles.
At this time the majority of hospitalized cases for respiratory illness throughout the state are flu-related. Both reported flu cases and flu hospitalizations have risen dramatically over the past 2 weeks, according to the NYS Department of Health.
While there have not yet been any reported human cases of avian influenza in New York State, it is important that nurses be prepared to safely care for potential patients.