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These illnesses will be at their peak this winter all across the Empire State.

Brand-new data released from New York State shows that the flu is now "widespread" in the Empire State.

It never ends. Health experts are warning about a trifecta of deadly viruses spreading across New York State.

For many New Yorkers, this fall won't be fun.

Central New Yorkers already have a lot on their plate to avoiding getting sick. Now the USDA is alerting everyone of something else to be worried about.

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New numbers from the New York State Department of Health show a 60% increase in laboratory-confirmed cases of influenza last week over the previous week.

Although the weather is still warm, flu vaccines are already showing up for the 2013-14 flu season. October is the best time to get vaccinated, and local drug stores are beginning to receive and offer flu shots.

The flu season may be winding down, but it’s not too soon to start thinking about the next one and what all of us must do differently if we are to avoid a repeat of the epidemic of the past few months.