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Thousands of nurses strike across major New York City hospitals amid contract dispute
Thousands of nurses across several major hospital systems in New York City went on strike Monday after labor negotiations failed to produce a new contract before the deadline. The walkout, which began early January 12, involves nurses from Mount Sinai Hospital and two affiliated campuses, as well as staff at New York-Presbyterian and Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx. Union officials say the action represents one of the largest nursing strikes in the city’s history, both in scale and i
Thousands of nurses strike across major New York City hospitals amid contract dispute
Thousands of nurses across several major hospital systems in New York City went on strike Monday after labor negotiations failed to produce a new contract before the deadline. The walkout, which began early January 12, involves nurses from Mount Sinai Hospital and two affiliated campuses, as well as staff at New York-Presbyterian and Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx. Union officials say the action represents one of the largest nursing strikes in the city’s history, both in scale and i
North Jersey child dies from flu as 2025–26 season shows early severity
New Jersey health officials have confirmed the first pediatric death linked to influenza during the 2025–26 flu season, underscoring growing concerns about an early and intense wave of respiratory illness across the state. The child, who was under the age of five and lived in northern New Jersey, died as a result of flu-related complications, according to a statement released by the New Jersey Department of Health. State officials reported that influenza activity this season has a
North Jersey child dies from flu as 2025–26 season shows early severity
New Jersey health officials have confirmed the first pediatric death linked to influenza during the 2025–26 flu season, underscoring growing concerns about an early and intense wave of respiratory illness across the state. The child, who was under the age of five and lived in northern New Jersey, died as a result of flu-related complications, according to a statement released by the New Jersey Department of Health. State officials reported that influenza activity this season has a
Early global surge of H3N2 flu raises concern as U.S. enters peak season
Health officials across the United States are closely monitoring a rapidly spreading H3N2 influenza strain that has already led to unusually large outbreaks in several countries. The early and aggressive activity observed abroad is raising concern that the U.S. may be headed toward a more challenging flu season than in recent years. Countries including Canada, the United Kingdom, and Japan have recorded stronger-than-normal waves of influenza infection, with some regions reporting significant
Early global surge of H3N2 flu raises concern as U.S. enters peak season
Health officials across the United States are closely monitoring a rapidly spreading H3N2 influenza strain that has already led to unusually large outbreaks in several countries. The early and aggressive activity observed abroad is raising concern that the U.S. may be headed toward a more challenging flu season than in recent years. Countries including Canada, the United Kingdom, and Japan have recorded stronger-than-normal waves of influenza infection, with some regions reporting significant
Health experts warn of another severe flu season and urge early vaccinations
After one of the most severe flu seasons in recent years, health experts are urging Californians to prepare for another difficult outbreak by getting vaccinated against both influenza and COVID-19. Medical specialists caution that early immunization is especially important for vulnerable populations, including children, seniors, pregnant women, and people with underlying health conditions. Jeffrey Silvers, an infectious disease specialist based in Sacramento, explained in a recent w
Health experts warn of another severe flu season and urge early vaccinations
After one of the most severe flu seasons in recent years, health experts are urging Californians to prepare for another difficult outbreak by getting vaccinated against both influenza and COVID-19. Medical specialists caution that early immunization is especially important for vulnerable populations, including children, seniors, pregnant women, and people with underlying health conditions. Jeffrey Silvers, an infectious disease specialist based in Sacramento, explained in a recent w









