This weekend on “In Focus” we’re speaking about public well being prevention and monitoring efforts forward of flu season.
JoDee Kenney welcomes Erie County Well being Commissioner Dr. Gale Burstein to the dialog. Dr. Burstein mentioned the county is working with the New York State Division of Well being to conduct surveillance for flu, RSV and COVID-19 instances.
This time of yr, Burstein mentioned, there is a rise in respiratory diseases, particularly among the many very previous and really younger.
The Erie County Well being Division conducts academic and outreach campaigns and companions with healthcare suppliers, colleges and clinics on its Immunization Motion Plan.
Dr. Burstein mentioned this coordination is essential to stopping the unfold of flu, RSV and COVID-19.
You’ll be able to watch the complete interview with Dr. Burstein above. And you should definitely tune in for a take a look at the largest points affecting upstate New York, on In Focus with JoDee Kenney, each Sunday. Spectrum Information 1.