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‘The flu is nasty’: Hochul, health officials urges New Yorkers to get the flu shot

By Isabel Song Beer

Posted on October 26, 2022

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Governor Kathy Hochul received her influenza vaccine Wednesday while urging and encouraging New Yorkers to do the same to protect themselves and their loved ones ahead of the flu season.

The influenza vaccine, along with the most recent COVID-19 booster shot, is recommended to protect against the “twindemic” expected this winter, with an anticipated rise in COVID and influenza cases and hospitalizations.

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‘The flu is nasty’: Hochul, health officials urges New Yorkers to get the flu shot

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