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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COVID-19 Resources

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In the News

New Jersey Adopts Landmark Regulatory Change to Promote Health Care Integration and Improve Patient Care

The New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) today announced the adoption of rules creating a single, integrated license for outpatient health care facilities. This landmark reform – achieved in conjunction with the New Jersey Department of Human Services (NJDHS) – cuts historical red tape and enables providers to deliver integrated primary care, mental health, and addiction treatment services. This comprehensive, whole-person approach is proven to deliver improved health outcomes and better patient experiences.

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New Jersey Department of Health Releases Updated Maternal Health Care Data

In advance of Maternal Health Awareness Day (January 23), the New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) today released the updated Maternal Health Hospital Report Card with data from 2024 as well as the updated findings from the New Jersey Maternal Mortality Review Committee (NJMMRC) in a data dashboard through 2023 and a detailed analysis report on data from the years 2019–2021. Issuing rigorous data on maternal mortality, morbidities, complications, and birthing experiences is a key component of First Lady Tammy Murphy’s Nurture NJ initiative—helping expectant parents evaluate birthing facilities and informing statewide action to avert New Jersey’s maternal health crisis.

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NJDOH Acting Commissioner Shares Closing Message Ahead of Gubernatorial Transition

Acting Health Commissioner Jeff Brown shares the following statement as he prepares to conclude his service at the Department of Health

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Task Force on Pandemic and Emergency Preparedness Launches Website Sharing the State’s Progress and Readiness to Prevent and Respond to Health Threats

Furthering New Jersey’s commitment to applying the lessons of the COVID-19 pandemic response, the Task Force on Pandemic and Emergency Preparedness has launched a new website to provide updates on the whole-of-government progress that the State has made to improve New Jersey’s ability to prepare for and respond to health-related emergencies. The website can be found at: nj.gov/health/preparedness.

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