Department of Health for the State of New Jersey

The State of New Jersey's Inaugural Oral Health Conference, August 7, 2025 in Princeton New Jersey (in-person + virtual). Click the link to visit the registration page for more details.

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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

NJ Health Department Alerts Residents of a New Confirmed Measles Case, Urges Individuals to Stay Up to Date on Vaccines (July 15, 2025)

The single confirmed case is a resident of Hudson County and it is not known to be related to the Ocean County measles case reported last week. New Jersey is not currently experiencing a measles outbreak, which is defined as three or more related cases by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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NJ Health Department Alerts Residents of a New Confirmed Measles Case, Urges Individuals to Stay Up to Date on Vaccines (July 10, 2025)

The single confirmed case is a resident of Ocean County; limited information is available at this time. New Jersey is not currently experiencing a measles outbreak, which is defined as three or more related cases by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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New Jersey Department of Health Proposes to Amend N.J.A.C. 8:43G-15.3, Medical Record Patient Services, in the Hospital Licensing Standards

The New Jersey Department of Health is proposing to amend N.J.A.C. 8:43G-15.3, Medical record patient services, within Subchapter 15, Medical Records, of N.J.A.C. 8:43G, Hospital Licensing Standards, to eliminate fees for medical records for certain patients.

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Summer Water Safety Saves Lives

As New Jersey families head to beaches, pools, lakes, and waterparks to beat the summer heat, state officials are urging parents and caregivers to make water safety a top priority. With drowning ranking among the leading causes of injury-related death for children nationwide, the New Jersey Department of Children and Families (DCF) and the New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) are sounding the alarm and sharing crucial strategies to help protect young lives this summer.

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