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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Respiratory Illness Surveillance Reports

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In the News

New Jersey Department of Health Confirms Continued WIC Funding Through November 2025

Families who rely on the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program may be worried that the federal government shutdown could disrupt their ability to use WIC benefits and services. New Jersey Department of Health projects that, based on normal spending habits, funding for WIC benefits and services will continue without interruption through November 2025. Updates will continue to be shared through NJ’s WIC agencies as well as on the Department’s website and social media channels.

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Governor Murphy Proclaims November 3, 2025 as One Health Day in New Jersey

Governor Phil Murphy proclaimed November 3, 2025, as One Health Day in the State of New Jersey. One Health Day is an international awareness campaign observed annually on November 3 and promoted by a variety of organizations, including the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. One Health is an approach recognizing the interconnectedness of human, animal, plant, and environmental health, and promotes collaboration to address these interdisciplinary issues.

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NJ Health Department Alerts Residents of New Potential Exposures from a Non-NJ Measles Case, Urges Individuals to Stay Up to Date on Vaccines

The New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) is alerting residents about potential exposures associated with a newly identified case of measles in a non-NJ resident who visited NJ while infectious. 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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Federal Uncertainty Threatens Reliability of New Jersey SNAP and WIC Programs

At this time, New Jersey’s SNAP and WIC participants continue to receive benefits and services are open. Participants can continue to access food and other necessities throughout October; however, we are deeply concerned that federal actions may compromise access in November.

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