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Health officials are on high alert a highly infectious disease has claimed the lives of over a dozen children in New York this year.

Not even a few days after New York reached a 15-year high in flu cases, people are now testing positive for two other extremely contagious and possibly dangerous illnesses.

Flu season isn't slowing down anytime soon. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says cases nationwide have reached a nearly 30-year high. Meanwhile, pediatric deaths are beginning to surge in New York.

According to the CDC and the New York State Department of health more people are coming down with this sickness than this time last year. How can you avoid it?

So far this year, roughly 11,500 people statewide needed to be hospitalized because of the illness. Sadly, the state has also confirmed two pediatric deaths.

Multiple respiratory illnesses are making lives miserable across New York, but how can you tell them apart?

Flu cases continue to surge across New York, with the state reporting roughly 65,000 cases and nearly 3,500 hospitalizations so far this season.

We've definitely all heard it before. Wash your hands, don't touch your face, mouth or yees, and stay home if you're sick. As we navigate cold and flu season this year, protecting yourself from illnesses like norovirus and influenza requires a proactive approach, according to health officials. While many people rely on hand sanitizers, they are not a one-stop solution for staying healthy. Here’s why and how you can bolster your defenses against these pesky germs.

A growing number of New Yorkers say they are picking up more than just a bad stomach bug.

With the holidays and family gatherings soon approaching, it's important to keep your immune system boosted and healthy. There are several tips you can follow to accomplish that.