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nycHealthy is the official account of the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. User Policy: on.nyc.gov/2mBFgAg
New York, NYnyc.gov/healthJoined December 2008
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Getting vaccinated for mpox can reduce your chance of getting mpox, and it can reduce symptoms if you do get it. Anyone of any sexual orientation or gender identity who is at risk for mpox can get vaccinated. Learn more: nyc.gov/mpox
Photo of a tattooed arm. Text reads: Know the skin you're in. Mpox can spread to anyone through close, personal, skin-to-skin contact. Get vaccinated for you and your community. New York State Department of Health Logo.
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Living with family can be an important source of social support, and strong social connections can have a positive impact on our health. 16% of Asian and Pacific Islander (API) New Yorkers live in multigenerational households. Learn more in our report: on.nyc.gov/apihealth2021
Bar chart showing the percentage of Asian and Pacific Islander New Yorkers who live in multigenerational households, compared to APIs overall (16%) and N Y C overall (12%). Indian: 17%. Bangladeshi: 22%. Pakistani: 19%. Chinese: 19%. Korean: 6%. Japanese: 2%. Filipino: 12%. Vietnamese: 14%. Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 17%.
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Properly installed window guards protect children from death and serious injuries. Parents: If you don't have window guards, ask your landlord to install them. Remember: Window screens are NOT a substitute for window guards! More info: on.nyc.gov/2vfxwKw
Text reads: Window guards save lives. Does a child age 10 years or younger live with you? Do you live in a building that has three or more apartments? If you answered Yes to both questions, New York City law requires you to have guards or stops in all windows of your apartment, except for windows leading to fire escapes. Ask your landlord for window guards if you do not have them. If the problem isn't fixed, call 311
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Mosquitoes look to lay their eggs in slow-moving or standing water. Even very small amounts of water, in a space as small as a bottle cap, can serve as a breeding ground. To prevent mosquitoes from breeding, remove standing water from your property: on.nyc.gov/mosquitoes
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Today marks the end of the federal public health emergency for COVID-19. Many of the testing, treatment and vaccine services New Yorkers have relied upon to keep themselves safe will continue to be available. Learn more: on.nyc.gov/3Bp35BH
Today marks the end of the federal public health emergency declaration for COVID-19, which reflects a milestone in the city’s historic pandemic response. While there will be changes to how New Yorkers access some services, the New York City Health Department and NYC Health + Hospitals will continue to ensure New Yorkers have access to COVID-19 testing, vaccination, and treatment, as well as services to address Long COVID.
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Concerned about rats, roaches or other pests? These tips can help: 🗑️ Take garbage out daily 🧀 Keep food in sealed containers ✅ Seal cracks and small holes in your home ☎️ Report pests and conditions that attract them to your property manager More tips: on.nyc.gov/3bFLyIa
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New Yorkers: Do you know your heart age? The average NYC adult has a heart age that is almost 6 years older than their actual age. Having a heart age that is older than your actual age increases your risk of heart attack or stroke. Calculate yours: on.nyc.gov/2DSuKO2
Illustration of a calculator in the shape of a heart. Around the calculator are factors that impact a person's risk for heart disease, including exercise, cigarettes in an ashtray and a scale. Text reads: Calculate your heart age.
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Are you ready to quit smoking? These tips can help make quitting easier: ☑️ Make a list of your reasons for quitting ☑️ Pick a quit date ☑️ Keep your home and car smoke-free ☑️ Notice what triggers cravings ☑️ Consider using medications More tips: on.nyc.gov/38XwNju
Photo of a handwritten note pinned to a board. Text reads: Quit smoking today!
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New Yorkers: Don't wait until the weather gets hot to make sure you have air conditioning. Applications are now open for New York’s Home Energy Assistance Program! To find out if you or your loved ones are eligible for a free air conditioner, visit on.nyc.gov/freeac
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A doula can help you have a simpler labor and delivery, breastfeed for longer and bond with your baby. Free or low-cost doula services are available to eligible New Yorkers throughout the five boroughs. Learn more: on.nyc.gov/doula
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Raccoons are adaptable animals that live in all five boroughs of NYC. Always observe raccoons from a safe distance and keep pets away from them. Call
@nyc311
to report animals that show signs of rabies, canine distemper, or unusual behaviors: on.nyc.gov/3DZvbEM
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NYC residents who identify as Asian or Pacific Islander represent 14% of the NYC population. Though often described as a single group, API New Yorkers represent more than 48 unique countries. These maps show the largest API ancestry groups in NYC: on.nyc.gov/apihealth2021
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Our Sexual Health Clinics provide low- to no-cost services for all New Yorkers, regardless of immigration or health insurance status. Here are some of the services our clinics offer. To see a full list of services and find a clinic near you, visit on.nyc.gov/SexualHealthCl
Illustration of four condoms making faces. Text reads: N Y C Sexual Health Clinics. N Y C Sexual Health Clinics provide low-cost and no-cost services for anyone age 12 and older, regardless of immigration or insurance status. Parental consent is not needed to access these services, and most services are provided on a walk-in basis, with a limited capacity each day Services include: Sexually transmitted infection (S
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To prevent rats, you have to remove everything they need to survive: food, water, shelter and ways to get around. Want to learn more about safe and effective methods for preventing rats? Join us at our free Rat Academy training tomorrow at 5 p.m.: on.nyc.gov/3M1xcpf
Illustration of a trash can overflowing with garbage, including a pizza box, a banana peel, cans and bottles. Text reads: To a rat, this is a five-star restaurant. Put trash in a can and put a lid on it. When you feed them, you breed them. Let's make NYC clean and rat-free. For more information, visit nyc.gov/rats.
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Drug-related death rates increased across all boroughs in NYC since 2011, according to our latest report. From 2011 to 2020, the Bronx and Staten Island have consistently had higher drug-related death rates compared to the other three boroughs. Learn more: on.nyc.gov/vitalstats2020
Line chart showing drug related mortality in N YC from 2011 to 2020 by borough. While drug-related death rates have increased across all boroughs, the Bronx and Staten Island have consistently had the highest rates of drug-related deaths in N Y C. N Y C Health logo.
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Taking your blood pressure in between doctor’s visits can help you and your provider better understand your blood pressure and can guide treatment. If you're checking your blood pressure at home, make sure to follow these steps to get accurate results: on.nyc.gov/3NxoPmh
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Health is influenced by more than just eating healthy, exercising and having a good doctor. Accessing health services in your preferred language also affects your ability to lead a healthy life. In NYC, you have the right to services in your language: on.nyc.gov/3Lckgwl
Illustration of hands holding up word clouds with the word "health" in many different languages. Text reads: Services in your language. Language assistance is available for all Health Department services including: Health care at public hospitals and clinics (including Sexual Health Clinics, Immunization Clinics and Tuberculosis Clinics); Access to your vaccine records; Programs at Neighborhood Health Action Centers
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If you’re a 9/11 survivor or responder, you may be at increased risk of stroke. A World Trade Center Health Registry study found that PTSD and dust cloud exposure were associated with a higher risk of stroke. Learn more: on.nyc.gov/3l4srgl
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#Brooklyn residents: Join us at the Brownsville Neighborhood Health Action Center from May 8 to May 12 as we celebrate Mental Health Month with wellness activities, including: 💚Counselling 🧘🏾Meditation 🎨Art 🌳Gardening Register: on.nyc.gov/42uWaT6
Text reads: Week of wellness, May 8 to May 12 at the Brownsville Health Action Center. One on one sessions, meditation, art, move your body session, planting, smoothies, photo station, interactive activities. Hosted by Brooklyn Pathways to Community Wellness. Brownsville Neighborhood Health Action Center logo.
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New Yorkers: Don't delay your routine cancer screenings! Screening can prevent cancer or find the cancer early, when it is easier to treat. Ask your health care provider about your risk for certain cancers and if it's time to get screened: on.nyc.gov/44xwXsW
Photo of a Latina woman in a face mask talking to a health care provider. Text reads: Early detection is your best protection. Are you overdue for a cancer screening? General screening recommendations. Breast cancer: Age 40 to 74, Cervical cancer: Ages 21 to 65, Colon Cancer, Ages 45 to 85, Lung Cancer: Ages 50 to 80 (if you smoke or smoked). N Y C Health logo.