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Respiratory syncytial virus is the leading cause of hospitalization in American infants.
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Respiratory syncytial virus is the leading cause of hospitalization in American infants.
An FDA panel is meeting Thursday to discuss whether a new vaccine to protect infants from RSV is safe and effective. If it gets the green light, the shot would be the first of its kind given to pregnant women. Stephanie Stahl reports for CBS2.
Doctors say more and more kids and adults are coming down with COVID, the flu and RSV.
Cases are once again on the rise across the country, along with RSV and the flu.
We hear from the superintendent about why the district made the move.
Head to a pharmacy for over-the-counter meds, like Tylenol and Motrin, and you may come across empty shelves.
New York state is now reporting five pediatric deaths as health officials predict the "tripledemic" of COVID, the flu and RSV will make a strong comeback this week and continue into the New Year. Cristian Benavides reports for CBS2.
CDC says 45 states, including New York and New Jersey, have "high" or "very high" levels of respiratory virus
New York, New Jersey and Connecticut are among the states grappling with the problem. CBS2's Ali Bauman reports.
Parents offered mixed feelings amid not only COVID concerns, but a rise in flu and RSV cases.
The district brought it back due to a rise in COVID, RSV and flu cases in the area. CBS2's Kevin Rincon spoke to parents about the directive.
The city is making the updated COVID-19 Pfizer vaccine available to children ages 6 months to 4 years old.
Parents are now concerned over empty shelves at pharmacies instead of toy stores this time of year.
CBS2's Kristie Keleshian has more on parents' frustrations and Schumer's proposed solutions.
Hospitals are dealing with a spike in respiratory infections. Doctors are seeing an influx in patients with COVID, the flu, RSV and now, strep A has been added to the list. CBS2's Nick Caloway reports this all comes as worries grow about a shortage in medicines used to treat some of those illnesses.
Fever and pain reducers like Children's Tylenol and Motrin are nowhere to be found.
Many children in the Tri-State Area are coming down with infections like RSV, the flu and COVID-19. As CBS2's Christine Sloan reports, many drug stores say they're struggling to keep some children's medicine in stock.
They have been at the center of plenty of debate since the start of the pandemic, and now they may be making a comeback. CBS2's John Dias has the details.
What's being called a triple-demic is sweeping through hospitals across the country and in New York. CBS2's John Dias has the details.
She says vaccines are critical to preventing major illnesses that could overwhelm hospitals.
Gov. Kathy Hochul is issuing a warning about a so-called tri-demic amid a spike in flu, COVID and RSV cases, and one doctor tells CBS2's Lisa Rozner she's even seeing an increase of a fourth virus.
There are warnings of a tri-demic in New York state with spikes in flu, COVID and RSV cases. Gov. Kathy Hochul says she has a plan to keep New Yorkers healthy. CBS2's Kevin Rincon reports.
Gov. Kathy Hochul gave an update on the state's response to an uptick in RSV, flu and COVID.
A surge in pediatric RSV cases is overwhelming hospitals in our area and across the country. CBS2's John Dias looked into what's driving these numbers and what experts say hospitals need to do as we head further into winter.
Doctors warn pediatric RSV cases are on the rise, and this may be just the beginning as the colder months arrive.
The New York City Council Committee on Civil and Human Rights voted to declare Nov. 30 Shirley Chisholm Day.
Arthur Frommer, whose "Europe on 5 Dollars a Day" guidebooks revolutionized leisure travel by persuading average Americans to take budget vacations abroad, has died. He was 95.
Jalen Brunson had 26 points and 11 assists, leading the Knicks to a 134-106 win over the reeling Wizards on Monday.
Yankees right-hander Luis Gil captured the AL Rookie of the Year Award on Monday, edged Baltimore's Colton Cowser.
Leaders in Nassau and Suffolk counties rolled out a strategy Monday to try and stop congestion pricing.
The New York City Council Committee on Civil and Human Rights voted to declare Nov. 30 Shirley Chisholm Day.
Yankees right-hander Luis Gil captured the AL Rookie of the Year Award on Monday, edged Baltimore's Colton Cowser.
Leaders in Nassau and Suffolk counties rolled out a strategy Monday to try and stop congestion pricing.
Prosecutors rested their case Monday in the trial of Daniel Penny, the Marine veteran charged in the chokehold death of Jordan Neely on board a subway train last year.
New York City and 10 other counties are now under a drought warning. The Big Apple had previously been under a drought watch.
It looks like the Tri-State Area will get a substantial soaking of rain later this week, something it definitely needs due to the risk of wildfires.
The risk of wildfire development will remain elevated across the Tri-State Area through the next several days.
A Red Flag Warning is in effect today across the entire Tri-State Area until 6 p.m.
Service is finally restored after a transformer explosion and fire along Amtrak tracks in the Bronx caused service suspensions throughout the region Tuesday and Wednesday.
A Red Flag Warning is back in effect for much of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, as the fire threat remains high.
New Jersey Rep. Mikie Sherrill, a Democrat, says she is running for governor in 2025.
Orange County, New York is dealing with an extended state of emergency due to the ongoing Jennings Creek wildfire.
It looks like the Tri-State Area will get a substantial soaking of rain later this week, something it definitely needs due to the risk of wildfires.
Hundreds of delays at Newark Liberty International Airport on Saturday resulted from air traffic control staffing problems.
The risk of wildfire development will remain elevated across the Tri-State Area through the next several days.
Leaders in Nassau and Suffolk counties rolled out a strategy Monday to try and stop congestion pricing.
A cellphone company worker says he was attacked by a Long Island law enforcement officer while doing his job.
It looks like the Tri-State Area will get a substantial soaking of rain later this week, something it definitely needs due to the risk of wildfires.
Stony Brook residents are calling for the restoration of the centuries-old Mill Pond, which was drained and destroyed during a torrential storm in August.
A Rockville Centre police detective faces hate crime charges following an incident in Manorville, prosecutors said Wednesday.
Leaders in Nassau and Suffolk counties rolled out a strategy Monday to try and stop congestion pricing.
Two women testified before the House Ethics Committee that Matt Gaetz paid them "for sex," their lawyer told CBS News' Major Garrett.
New Jersey Rep. Mikie Sherrill, a Democrat, says she is running for governor in 2025.
The MTA board voted to approve Gov. Kathy Hochul's revamped New York City congestion pricing plan today.
President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet and senior staff picks are facing an uncertain future as his selections received mixed reviews in recent days — and a handful sent shockwaves through Washington.
The packaging label omitted a key ingredient, prompting a Food and Drug Administration recall.
The manufacturer of tumblers sold at Wawa stores says it has received four reports of cuts from the product's metal drinking straws.
Decision to cut topping comes as officials work to confirm source of E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders.
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday announced a $150 million investment in a new state-of-the-art cell and gene therapy hub to be built on Long Island.
Dozens of New York and New Jersey schools are impacted by a recall of meat and poultry products potentially contaminated with listeria.
With the release of part one of her new memoir, Cher talks about her relationship - on stage and off - with Sonny Bono, and why their TV partnership survived beyond their marriage.
Sean "Diddy" Combs has tried to reach out to prospective witnesses and sway public opinion from jail in NYC to influence potential jurors in his sex trafficking trial, prosecutors say.
Betty White will be honored with a stamp in 2025, the U.S. Postal Service announced on Friday.
Six Flags announced it shut down the Kingda Ka and Green Lantern roller coasters to make way for two new rides including The Flash coaster.
John Krasinski is People magazine's Sexiest Man Alive for 2024. The magazine announced the actor-writer-director as its pick during "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert."
Jalen Brunson had 26 points and 11 assists, leading the Knicks to a 134-106 win over the reeling Wizards on Monday.
Yankees right-hander Luis Gil captured the AL Rookie of the Year Award on Monday, edged Baltimore's Colton Cowser.
The New York Giants are benching quarterback Daniel Jones and fan-favorite Tommy DeVito will start against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers this week, the team announced Monday.
Jonathan Quick stopped 24 shots for his second straight shutout as the New York Rangers beat the Seattle Kraken on Sunday night.
Karl-Anthony Towns had 26 points and 15 rebounds, and the Knicks completed a weekend sweep of the Nets with a 114-104 victory on Sunday.
Families in Central Harlem will soon settle into their new homes at Marcus Garvey Village, which also brings free gathering spaces to the community and an LGBTQ center.
The Hispanic Society's new exhibit traces how different cultures influenced the women of Spain as they found their own voices throughout history.
Brooklyn transit riders are worried about an ongoing proposal to cut bus stops as part of a redesign project.
A Long Island man's life savings were stolen from his bank account, and he says he's been waiting a year to get it back.
As work is being completed on a six-block stretch of the Ocean Parkway Greenway, cyclists say the rest of the bike path is overdue for upgrades.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."
New York City will honor pioneering Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm. The City Council Committee on Civil and Human Rights voted to declare Nov. 30 Shirley Chisholm Day.
The MTA board on Monday fast-tracked Gov. Kathy Hochul's plan to to finance mass transit with congestion pricing, rubber-stamping her plan to charge drivers a fee to enter Manhattan's Central Business District. CBS News New York's Derick Waller reports.
Police said a 51-year-old homeless man, identified as Ramon Rivera, was apprehended following the third attack and has been charged with three counts of first degree murder. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
Looks like we may finally get some much-needed rain later this week. CBS News New York's Tony Sadiku has a look at the First Alert Weather forecast.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn says we'll see sun and clouds on Tuesday and Wednesday before the rain moves in on Thursday.
