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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In the News

NJ Health Department Alerts Residents of New Potential Exposures from a Measles Case Who Traveled Through Newark Liberty International Airport, Urges Individuals to Stay Up to Date on Vaccines (12/26/2025)

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 traveled in transit through Newark Liberty International Airport 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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Joint Statement from NJ Departments of Health, Human Services, and Children and Families and Office of the Attorney General on HHS’s Actions Related to Gender-Affirming Care and Youth

Last week, the Trump Administration took another step toward limiting access to gender-affirming care—going against public health, science, and justice in the process. By chilling the provision of care, the restrictions proposed by the federal administration will have dire consequences for young people across the country and cause unnecessary suffering and trauma. Limiting access to gender-affirming care does not protect patients.

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New Health Department Strategic Plan and Reorganization Chart Bold Path Toward a Healthier New Jersey

The New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) today released its Strategic Plan for 2025-2030, a vital tool and call to action designed to drive meaningful and measurable improvements in health outcomes for all 9.5 million New Jersey residents. To realize the goals of this ambitious blueprint, NJDOH has adapted its organizational structure to better meet current and future health challenges and more effectively serve New Jersey's diverse communities and needs.

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New Jersey Department of Health and Department of Human Services Expand Access to Hospital Care and Outpatient Services for State’s Most Vulnerable Residents

The New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) and the New Jersey Department of Human Services (NJDHS) today announced that the federal government has approved approximately $540 million in funding to help hospitals care for uninsured residents and to improve outpatient services for Medicaid patients.

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