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New York State Health Commissioner Receives COVID and Seasonal Influenza Immunizations, Urges New Yorkers to Do the Same

State Health Commissioner McDonald Encourages New Yorkers to Prepare their Immune Systems ahead of Respiratory Illness Season by Receiving COVID, Seasonal Influenza and RSV Immunizations.


Governor Hochul's Executive Order Allows All Eligible New Yorkers to Receive Vaccines at Pharmacies Without the Need for an Individual Prescription from Their Health Care Provider

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State Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald today rolled up his sleeves at Lindsay Drug Co., a pharmacy in Troy, NY, where he received the 2025-2026 COVID and seasonal influenza (flu) vaccines. The Commissioner encouraged all eligible New Yorkers to do the same ahead of respiratory illness season.

Read the full story on the NY Department of Health Site

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