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| New York State declares influenza emergency | New York State declares influenza emergency |
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| The governor of New York State, Andrew Cuomo, has declared a public health emergency because of the severity of this year's influenza season. | The governor of New York State, Andrew Cuomo, has declared a public health emergency because of the severity of this year's influenza season. |
| The order makes vaccinations more accessible and allows pharmacists to administer vaccines to children. | The order makes vaccinations more accessible and allows pharmacists to administer vaccines to children. |
| Almost 20,000 cases of flu have been reported in New York state so far this season - more than four times the number of cases last winter. | Almost 20,000 cases of flu have been reported in New York state so far this season - more than four times the number of cases last winter. |
| The flu outbreak has reached epidemic proportions across the US. | The flu outbreak has reached epidemic proportions across the US. |
| Last week 7.3% of US deaths were caused by pneumonia and the flu, just above epidemic threshold, said the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. | Last week 7.3% of US deaths were caused by pneumonia and the flu, just above epidemic threshold, said the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. |
| Flu activity was widespread in 47 states, up from 41 the week before. | Flu activity was widespread in 47 states, up from 41 the week before. |
| Experts recommend flu vaccines, which have been found to be 62% effective. | Experts recommend flu vaccines, which have been found to be 62% effective. |
| The 2012-13 flu season is said to have started earlier than usual, with many cases of the H3N2 strain, which can be severe. | The 2012-13 flu season is said to have started earlier than usual, with many cases of the H3N2 strain, which can be severe. |
| Some analysts say the latest numbers suggest the worst of the season may have passed. | Some analysts say the latest numbers suggest the worst of the season may have passed. |
| The only states without widespread flu were California, Hawaii and Mississippi. | The only states without widespread flu were California, Hawaii and Mississippi. |
| Flu symptoms can include fever, cough, runny nose, body ache and fatigue. | Flu symptoms can include fever, cough, runny nose, body ache and fatigue. |
| Severe cases could see vomiting and diarrhoea or develop into pneumonia. Many cases are much milder. | Severe cases could see vomiting and diarrhoea or develop into pneumonia. Many cases are much milder. |