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Influenza Cases are on the rise in NYS

By Chris Ulanowski

Oswego NY – The New York State Health Department says influenza is on the rise across New York. WRVO's Chris Ulanowski spoke with Dr. Joshua Schaffzin, who is the agency's Medical Director of Epidemiology.

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