""All New Yorkers deserve joy and health this year, and we're here to help you make that happen!" said Acting Health Commissioner Dr. Michelle Morse. "From avoiding illness, to practicing safer sex, to mental health support, we've got you covered. It's our job to ensure every New Yorker can lead a healthy life, no matter who you are, where you're from, or where you live.""
"Avoid COVID-19, flu, and RSV by getting vaccinated, and practice additional preventative measures such as masking, washing hands often, and covering your coughs and sneezes. To find a vaccination site, visit the NYC Health Map. You can get a COVID-19 vaccine and a flu shot at the same time. If you feel sick, stay home. 2. Decide ahead of time how much you plan to consume and how you plan to get home safely, if traveling. Eat dinner first and enjoy snacks throughout the evening."
A top-10 health countdown outlines steps for New Yorkers to stay healthy while celebrating 2026. Vaccination against COVID-19, flu, and RSV is recommended along with masking, handwashing, and staying home when ill. Plan alcohol consumption in advance, eat before drinking, pace drinks, stay hydrated, and arrange safe transportation. Adopt safer sex strategies such as condoms, PrEP, emergency PEP, and doxy-PEP; sexual health clinics provide low- and no-cost services to people age 12 and older regardless of immigration status. Avoid using drugs alone, create an overdose safety plan, and use monitoring hotlines and small test doses when using.
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