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The official account of the NYC Health Department. Protecting and promoting the health of all New Yorkers for over 220 years.
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📣 Medicaid changes are coming in 2027. New federal work requirements will affect certain people who have or are applying for Medicaid insurance. To learn more about whether these changes may affect you, visit nyc.gov/medicaidhelp. Text reads: Are You on Medicaid? Changes Are Coming. Beginning in January 2027, new federal work requirements will affect certain people who have or are applying for Medicaid insurance. Many New Yorkers ages 19 to 64 will be impacted. N Y C Health logo. by @nychealthy
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One thing all New Yorkers can agree on? It’s time to get your flu shot! Go to nyc.gov/healthmap to find all the free locations. by @nychealthy
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It’s respiratory virus season, and that means it’s time to roll up your sleeves and get vaccinated! 💪🩹 Getting vaccinated is especially important for: ✅ Young children ✅ Older adults ✅ Pregnant people ✅ People with certain underlying health conditions ✅ People who are at higher risk of being exposed to these viruses To find a COVID-19, flu, or RSV vaccination site, talk to your doctor, visit nyc.gov/healthmap, or call 311. Text reads: Get Vaccinated Against COVID-19, Flu, and R S V Vaccines are safe, effective, and recommended to prevent serious illnesses from these infections. Everyone ages 6 months and older should get an annual flu vaccine, and most people ages 6 months and older should get an annual COVID-19 vaccine. Everyone ages 75 and older and people ages 50 to 74 who are at high risk for severe RSV should get an RSV vaccine if they have not received one before. To protect infants, either pregnant people should get an R S V vaccine or the infant should get a monoclonal antibody medicine at birth to prevent R S V during their first R S V season (fall through spring) N Y C Health logo. by @nychealthy
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Today is #WorldFoodDay. Access to nutritious food is key to living a healthy life, but in the South Bronx, it's often easier to find fast-food than fresh fruits or vegetables. Predatory marketing of unhealthy items and displays are very common in low-income communities like the South Bronx, where sugary drinks and alcohol are the most frequently advertised products in bodegas and supermarkets. Read our report to learn more about the area's food landscape and how we can make healthy food accessible for all: on.nyc.gov/SouthBxFood 🍎 📋 by @nychealthy
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October is #DentalHygieneMonth! 🦷✨ Did you know that cavities are the most common chronic childhood disease, even though they are preventable? Fluoride prevents cavities. Children should use fluoride toothpaste starting when their first tooth comes in. by @nychealthy
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Older adults are at increased risk of getting very sick from the flu and COVID-19, so it’s especially important to get vaccinated this fall. And it's safe to get both the flu and COVID-19 vaccines at the same time! Find a vaccination site: nyc.gov/healthmap 🔎🩹 by @nychealthy
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Several measles outbreaks are occurring in U.S. communities where many parents have skipped or delayed vaccinations for their children. Out of the 4,080 cases reported in the U.S. in 2026, 95% were among people who were unvaccinated or whose vaccination status was unknown. Measles is preventable. Two doses of the MMR vaccine are 97% effective against measles. Get your child vaccinated. Visit on.nyc.gov/measles to learn more. Bar chart showing a sharp rise in U.S. measles cases, exceeding 4,000 in 2026, with data from 2000 to present. by @nychealthy
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Flu season is here, and we're currently seeing a rise in flu emergency department visits, earlier than in previous seasons. Now is the time to get your flu shot! All New Yorkers 6 months and older should get an annual flu vaccine. Visit nyc.gov/flu to learn more and find a flu vaccine near you. Line graph showing a rise in flu-related emergency visits in N Y C by @nychealthy
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Beginning this January, new federal work requirements will affect certain people who have Medicaid. Here's what New Yorkers should know now. Visit nyc.gov/medicaidhelp to learn more. Text reads: Are you on Medicaid? Changes are coming. Beginning January 1, 2027, new federal work requirements will affect certain people ages 19 to 64 who have Medicaid. To keep your Medicaid coverage, you may be required to show that you are: Working In a work training program; Performing community service; In school; Exempt from these requirements due to disability or other reasons; If work requirements apply to you, NY State of Health will send you a notification letter by September 30. Keep your contact information up to date to make sure you do not miss it. N Y C Health logo. by @nychealthy
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It's now heat season in NYC! That means landlords are required to keep the temperatures in your apartment within certain ranges. As the weather gets colder, here's what you should know. Visit nyc.gov/heatseason to learn more. by @nychealthy
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We're mobilizing support for New Yorkers at risk of losing health coverage ahead of new federal work requirements and other changes to Medicaid beginning in January 2027. Commissioner Martin shares 3 things New Yorkers can do right now to prepare for these changes. Visit nyc.gov/medicaidhelp to learn more. by @nychealthy
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Recent and upcoming changes under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act are reshaping who qualifies for SNAP and Medicaid. For some, understanding the changes and taking action now can mean the difference between retaining food and health care benefits and losing them.    Our office has published a breakdown on how these changes affect New Yorkers, what they can do about it, and how all of this may impact our local economy and budget. Read here on our Substack: by @nychealthy
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