Department of Health for the State of New Jersey

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The only way to prevent measles is vaccination. Make sure you’re protected.

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Wha to know about bird flu. 1. There are no reported cases of H5N1 in New Jersey. 2. Human risk is low, but its wise to take precautions when handling animals. 3. Avoid direct contact with sick or dead birds and practice good hygiene around aniamals.

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Vital Records

The Office of Vital Statistics and Registry registers vital events and maintains the following vital records:

Birth records from 1923 to present
Marriage records from 1941 to present
Death records from 1941 to present
Domestic partnership records from 2004
Civil union records from 2007
Certificate of birth resulting in stillbirth from 1969
Adoption records - foreign and domestic

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Women, Infants & Children (WIC)

WIC is a public health nutrition program that provides wholesome food, nutrition education and community support for eligible women who are pregnant and post-partum with infants and children up to five years old.

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Diseases A to Z

COVID-19

Measles

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)

Mpox

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COVID-19 Resources

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COVID-19 Information

New Jersey Respiratory Illness Dashboard

Respiratory Illness Surveillance Reports

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In the News

New Jersey Department of Health Proposes Amendments, Repeals, and New Rules at N.J.A.C. 8:57

The Public Health Services Branch of the New Jersey Department of Health (Department) is proposing amendments, repeals, and new rules at N.J.A.C. 8:57 to reorganize and streamline the chapter. The proposed amendments, repeals, and new rules relate to Reportable Communicable Diseases, Infections, and Conditions; Reportable Zoonotic Diseases Occurring in Animals; the Communicable Disease Reporting and Surveillance System (CDRSS); the New Jersey Immunization Information System (NJIIS); Childhood Immunization; and Immunization of Collegians.

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New Jersey Department of Health Proposes New Rules at N.J.A.C. 8:77 Establishing Licensure of Embryo Storage Facilities

The New Jersey Department of Health is proposing a new rule at N.J.A.C.8:77, Licensure of Embryo Storage Facilities.

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State Health Department Issues Executive Directive, Standing Order to Ensure Access to COVID-19 Vaccines in New Jersey

The New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) today issued an Executive Directive, allowing anyone six months of age and older to receive a COVID-19 vaccine for the 2025-2026 respiratory illness season. The Department also issued a Standing Order authorizing pharmacists in New Jersey to administer COVID-19 immunizations without a prescription. Together, these actions remove barriers to ensure that all individuals who wish to receive a COVID-19 vaccine are able to do so in the State.

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NJ Health Department Alerts Residents of New Confirmed Measles Case, Urges Individuals to Stay Up to Date on Vaccines (Sept 3, 2025)

The New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) is alerting residents about a new confirmed case of measles. Individuals – especially parents, guardians, health care providers, and caregivers – are urged to be aware of the symptoms of this highly contagious virus and to ensure they are up to date with the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) shots.

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