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Dept. of Health: Manhasset doc reused syringes

A Manhasset doctor is sending letters to 36 of his patients after the doctor reused syringes when he gave them flu shots last fall, the state Department of Health said Tuesday.

The state began investigating the practice of Dr. E. Jacob Simhaee, an obstetrician-gynecologist, in December after a complaint was filed with the Nassau County Department of Health.

The state's release of information...

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