Congenital syphilis is passed from a mother to her baby during pregnancy or birth and can cause significant health problems ...

Local mosquitoes have tested positive for the West Nile virus, according to the Orange County Department of Health. The ...

Nine swimming beaches at state parks in New York are closed, according to the state Department of Parks, Recreation and ...

The Oswego County Department of Health reported more mosquitoes carryingEastern equine encephalitis virus on Tuesday.

Niagara County health officials say a kitten in Cambria has tested positive for rabies. Now, several people are being treated ...

As New Yorkers soak up the final weeks of summer, many are heading outdoors to enjoy the warm weather — but health officials are urging caution.

Out of 37 health inspections conducted in Dutchess County last month, eight had critical violations, seven had no violations, and 28 had unfixed violations remaining from previous inspections, ...

The Oswego County Health Department reported today that a horse in the town of Mexico has died from an infection with Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) virus. The diagnosis was ...

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