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Suffolk Health Commissioner Reports Case of Mumps

Suffolk County Commissioner of Health Services Dr. James Tomarken reported today a case of Mumps in an individual who lives in the Town of Brookhaven and works at Smithtown High School East. The case was confirmed this week by the New York State Public Health Laboratory in Albany.

Alcohol and Substance Abuse Subcommittee of the Community Mental Hygiene Services Advisory Board

Thursday, January 8, 2015
2:00 p.m.
North County Complex, Building C-928
725 Veterans Memorial Hwy, Hauppauge, NY 11788
Class Room


Meeting of the Mental Health Subcommittee of the Community Mental Hygiene Advisory Board

Wednesday, January 7, 2015  1:30 p.m.
725 Veterans Memorial Highway (North County Complex), Building C-928
Hauppauge, NY 11788

Suffolk Health Commissioner Reports First Human Case of West Nile Virus this Year

Suffolk County Commissioner of Health Services James Tomarken reported today the first and only human case of West Nile virus in Suffolk County in 2014.  The individual, a male over 55 years of age who resides in the Town of Islip, was hospitalized in late August upon experiencing symptoms consistent with West Nile virus.  The patient has since recovered and returned home. 

Take 3 Actions to Fight the Flu

Flu is a serious contagious disease that can lead to hospitalization and even death. 

Do you know? Flu viruses spread from person to person through droplets released when an infected person coughs, sneezes or talks. Those infected with flu may be able to infect others from one day before until one week after developing symptoms. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that you fight the flu by taking the following actions:

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