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People ages 65 and older may receive the COVID-19 vaccine, but the Erie County Health Department has been instructed not to be the distributor. Health…
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While saying there are no confirmed cases of coronavirus in Erie County, Health Commissioner Gale Burstein recommended the public take the same preventive…
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The Center for Disease Control reports individual cases of measles have been confirmed in ten states and that includes New York. Four cases were confirmed…
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New cases of syphilis in Erie County have surged nearly fourfold over a five-year span. Local health officials say anonymous sexual encounters arranged…
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As portions of New York City contend with the growing problem of Legionaire's Disease, Western New York officials are urging precautions as well. The…
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Health officials continue warning parents to make sure their child is immunized against the Measles. There are confirmed cases in 17 states including New…
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Mumps is a disease which was once a serious health problem but has been essentially wiped out by a vaccine licensed in 1967. Last year, there were 438…
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Erie County Health Commissioner Dr. Gale Burstein has released a statement regarding Dr. Myron Glick and his possible exposure to the Ebola virus. Glick…
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Flu activity is now widespread across most of the nation. WBFO'S Eileen Buckley asked the Erie County Health Commissioner about this year's flu…
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Erie County Health Commissioner Dr. Gale Burstein confirms that reports of flu cases are on the rise. Nearly 90 cases of the flu per week have been…