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New Jersey Department of Health Encourages Flu Shot, COVID-19 Boosters Ahead of Holidays

With holiday gatherings kicking off this week with Thanksgiving, the New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) is encouraging everyone 6 months of age and older to get their annual flu shot and COVID-19 booster when eligible, and is urging residents to take precautions as other respiratory illnesses, including Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection (RSV), continue to circulate.

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COVID-19 Task Force on Racial and Health Disparities Continues Public Hearings

A final in-person public hearing and a virtual hearing session will be held in December by the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic Task Force on Racial and Health Disparities, which is charged with evaluating and making recommendations to help address the inequities that have led to the disproportionate effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the state’s communities of color.

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New Jersey Department of Health Announces $116.5 Million in Investments to Strengthen Public Health Infrastructure

The New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) today announced $116.5 million in grants that will help strengthen public health infrastructure across the state.

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New Jersey Health Department Launches Dashboard to Aid Individuals in Selecting Nursing Homes

A new public-facing dashboard aimed at helping residents make informed decisions when choosing a nursing home has been launched by the New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH).

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Keeping Kids Safe and Healthy This School Year

Keeping Kids Safe and Healthy This Year Webinar

Did you miss our Keeping Your Kids Safe and Healthy This School Year webimar?

Watch it anytime to learn how to keep your children healthy, safe, and up to date on all their vaccinations from our panel of healthcare experts.

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Monkeypox (hMPXV) Facts

Learn more about monkeypox (hMPXV), its symptoms, how it spreads, testing and vaccinations.

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