ALT Family watching TV displaying a nationwide Emergency Alert System test notice for November 17, 2026, at 2:20 P.M. ET.
ALT Person holding a flashlight in a dark, foggy field symbolizing preparedness for emergencies. Text reads "don't be scared, be prepared. ready.gov/plan"
ALT Man in a suit with stitched lips holding a phone, representing a person without a readiness plan for emergencies.
ALT Two tick seasons, not one. Adult deer ticks active in October and November.
ALT Nymphs, size of a poppy seed, peak early summer. Adults, size of sesame seed, peak in fall -- and don't quit at the first frost.
ALT After time outside: Check yourself, your kids & pets, shower within 2 hours, clothes in dryer 10 minutes. Found one? Remove it right away. Learn more: nysdoh.info/ticks
ALT Your Measles Questions Answered "Am I protect against measles?" You are if you have proof of 2 doses of MMR vaccine, a lab report showing immunity, or were born before 1957.
ALT Governor Hochul Declares State Disaster Emergency in Response to Ongoing Measles Outbreak
ALT Executive Order Allows Additional Healthcare Providers to Administer Vaccines - Expanded pool includes paramedics, pharmacists and midwives - Allows nurses to order testing
ALT Commissioner McDonald says DOH staff is working with local health departments and regional partners to track and contain outbreak; urges New Yorkers to check their vaccine status and make sure they and their families are protected.
ALT Did you know? Measles is one of the most contagious viruses we know of. If one person has it, up to 9 out of 10 unprotected people around them are likely to catch it.
ALT New York has already seen more measles cases in 2026 than in all of last year including in upstate counties where cases were once rare.
ALT Two doses of the MMR vaccine are about 97% effective, and protection generally lasts a lifetime. Most New Yorkers are already protected.
ALT See where measles cases are across New York with our new tracker, then take one minute to confirm your family's MMR shots are up to date. Learn more - nysdoh.info/measlesdashboard
ALT Flyer about medetomidine in the illicit drug supply. It explains that drug-checking strips can help detect medetomidine, fentanyl, xylazine, and other substances, lists street names for medetomidine, and notes that free harm reduction supplies are available at D S S. The flyer also directs people to visit the Bridge Alliance website for more information.
ALT Photo of nicotine gum, lozenge, and patch on a bright yellow background.
