WARNING: Dangerous, Highly Contagious Illness Spreading in NY
Cases of a serious bacterial illness that is especially dangerous to infants are quickly rising across New York State.
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Upstate New York County Warns of Widespread Infection in Children
An Upstate NY county is warning parents of an increase in cases of a potentially deadly bacterial infection in kids.
Oneida County Health Department Announces Special Immunization Clinic
The Oneida County Health Department will hold a special immunization clinic intended to give children entering the sixth grade a booster to avoid pertussis, or "whooping cough" as it is more commonly known.
OCHD: Get Kids Fully Vaccinated Before School Starts
Utica, NY (WIBX) -It's almost time for kids to head back to school, and parents are getting a friendly reminder from the Oneida County Health Department about staying up-to-date with vaccinations.
Whooping Cough Spikes In ’12, CDC Urges Vaccination
Albany, NY (WIBX) - The number of whooping cough cases in New York is on the rise, prompting the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to take action against its spread.