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H1N1 Flu Updates

Health care professionals stand up to H1N1 flu threat

Across the state, school districts vary from no reported cases of the H1N1 virus to dozens of ill students. With the Centers for Disease Control's prediction of a resurgence of the flu, especially in schools, it is keeping school nurses busier than usual.

Flu outbreak highlights need for school nurses

School nurses are an essential part of the state's efforts to handle a major outbreak of the H1N1 flu - but State Health Commissioner Richard Daines said there simply aren't enough of them.

Lawsuit filed to block mandated flu vaccinations

A lawsuit has been filed on behalf of three NYSUT members employed by the Stony Brook University Medical Center seeking to block a mandate by the state Health Department that health workers be inoculated against seasonal influenza and this year's H1N1 virus.

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Take Action on Health Care Reform: Call Congress Today

Today the AFL-CIO is launching a National Week of Action for Health Care, and you can take part by letting Congress know we need health care reform now.

Get the facts on H1N1

Answers to your frequently asked questions and concerns about the flu virus in the workplace, with links to additional news and resources.

NYSUT members are 'Making Strides' this fall

Union members are striving to raise more than $1 million for the third year in a row to raise awareness and fund treatment and research programs to fight cancer. Updated with links to new photo galleries!

Health Care Professionals Member of the Year: Miriam Lynn

When she's not attending to the needs of her middle-level students, Miriam Lynn of Nyack Teachers Association is volunteering her services to sick children across the world.

24-7 Let's Go! for healthy students

Order your kits and run, skip and jump into another year of healthy fun with NYSUT's lifestyles program for kids.