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Important Update: Your Flu Shot Documentation Is Now Due by Friday, November 13.

October 29, 2026

Dear Team,

Earlier this week, the New York State Department of Health (DOH) Commissioner declared that influenza is prevalent for the 2026-2027 influenza season. 

Yes, this is much earlier than usual – which is why we’re asking team members to get their flu shot or sign a declination form no later than Friday, November 13. That’s just two weeks away.

New York Best Medical has been scheduling flu shots, so please be sure to attend your appointment! If you have already received your flu shot or are signing a declination form, please make sure that you send in your proof of vaccination or signed declination right away.

You can send it in one of three ways:

  • Mail to: VNS Health Personal Care Health Services, 5 Penn Plaza, 12th Floor, New York, New York, 10001

If you’ve sent in your flu shot declination form, we hope you’ll reconsider and get a flu shot now that influenza has been declared prevalent. Even though you’ve submitted your declination form, you can still get a flu shot.

You’ll find more information, including instructions on how to submit proof of vaccination on the HHA Resource Center website here.

Please also remember that, as of Tuesday, October 27th, all VNS Health Home Health Aides are required to wear a surgical mask during all client visits. This requirement will remain in effect until the flu season is officially declared over by the New York State Department of Health.

Thank you for acting as soon as you can by getting a flu shot or signing a declination form by November 13.

Thank you,
The Health Services Team