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Mosquito spraying on hold across Nassau County

Aerial spraying to treat West Nile virus has been postponed after the federal government imposed a no-fly zone over the area during the 9/11 weekend and beyond, according to the Nassau County Department of Health. more

By David Weingrad | 9/14/11

This Nassau County Department of Health map shows the locations of traps where West Nile virus-infected mosquitoes have been reported.

At war with mosquitoes

Because of severe mosquito outbreaks recently, the Nassau County Department of Health recently upped its mosquito surveillance program and started spraying to protect the health of residents from mosquito-borne infections such as West Nile virus. more

By David Weingrad and Alex Costello | 9/2/11

David Ardeljan, a Hewitt Elementary School 3rd grader receiv- ed his H1N1 vaccine from Bettina Polinsky, an RN on Dec. 18.

Armed and ready for the flu

Teams from the Nassau County Department of Health fanned out to Rockville Centre’s seven schools on Dec. 18, administering H1N1 vaccinations to staff and students who requested it. more

12/23/09

The H1N1 vaccine is available

Vaccinations for the H1N1 influenza virus are available, and we encourage anyone who is among those deemed at highest risk of contracting the disease to get the shot. more

12/3/09

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