New York is reporting the highest number of flu hospitalizations recorded in a single week, the state department said on Friday.

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The New York State Department of Health (DOH) announced on Friday that the state is dealing with a record-setting high of flu hospitalizations, occurring in a one-week timeframe.

There were 71,123 flu cases reported in NY this week, which is higher than at peak flu season last year, according to health officials.

The New York State Dept. of Health has confirmed that the State's childhood vaccination policies remain unchanged despite recent federal revisions to immunization recommendations.

A state investigation found unlicensed med spa practices and unsafe products, leading officials to urge consumer caution.

New York State's Department of Health recorded over 70k cases of the flu in one week, breaking the previous record of flu cases reported in that time period.

New York reports record flu surge with over 71,000 cases in one week - the highest since tracking began in 2004. Health officials urge vaccination.

Over 4,546 people were hospitalized with the flu statewide during the week ending on Dec. 27, the State Department of Health reported.