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Brownsville Health Clinic to Close if State Funding Not Allocated in This Week

Brownsville Health Clinic to Close if State Funding Not Allocated in This Week

Public Health Solutions Brownsville and Clinton Hill locations, which serve predominantly low income women, face imminent closure
Brooklyn School Launches New National Vaccine Information Hub for Students, Families

Brooklyn School Launches New National Vaccine Information Hub for Students, Families

In partnership with health and education organizations, Brooklyn Laboratory Charter Schools is tackling vaccine hesitancy through education
When Can Kids Get the COVID-19 Vaccine? A Pediatrician Answers 5 Questions Parents Are Asking

When Can Kids Get the COVID-19 Vaccine? A Pediatrician Answers 5 Questions Parents Are Asking

By: James B. Wood , Indiana University School of Medicine A big question among parents and teachers as more schools reopen is when their kids will be vaccinated against COVID-19. Some have wondered whether the vaccine is even necessary for children.

NYC's Female Frontline Workers to Dance Down Virtual Red Carpet for Social Justice

The Red Carpet for Social Justice is an annual shared celebration of women’s accomplishments, diversity, and collective strength

All New Yorkers 16+ Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccine Starting April 6

New Yorkers aged 30 and above can schedule appointments for vaccination starting March 30
'Life changing' Allergy Treatment Clinic Opens in Brookyn

'Life changing' Allergy Treatment Clinic Opens in Brookyn

A.R.T. Allergy Release Technique has a holistic approach to treating food allergies, and getting people back to eating what they want.

Vaccines Against SARS-CoV-2 Will Have Side Effects – That's a Good Thing

Temporary side effects from vaccines are a normal sign of a developing immune response.

'Let Us Help': More Than 100 BK Religious Leaders Slam NY Officials for Vaccine Rollout

The mostly-Christian coalition of leaders has sent letters to the city's top leaders, asking for houses of worship to be deemed essential and be used to help people get vaccinated.
Vaccine Update in Brooklyn

Vaccine Update in Brooklyn

Governor Andrew Cuomo has relaxed gathering restrictions as new groups are made eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine
Flatbush Great-Great-Grandmother Receives Second COVID-19 Vaccine on Her 99th Birthday

Flatbush Great-Great-Grandmother Receives Second COVID-19 Vaccine on Her 99th Birthday

Jestina Harper was presented with a congratulatory letter on her 99th birthday by Councilmember Mathieu Eugene