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ALBANY — New York’s top health official is urging residents to get vaccinated ahead of the holiday season as the number of flu and other seasonal respiratory virus cases is on the rise.

James McDonald, the state’s health commissioner, is urging residents to get vaccinated against influenza, COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus.

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