Influenza is a laboratory reportable condition and should be reported within 24 hours of detection by the lab into CDRSS!

Influenza (flu) is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza. It can cause mild to severe illness. Serious outcomes of flu infection can result in hospitalization or death. Some people, such as older people, young children, and people with certain health conditions are at high risk for serious flu complications. The New Jersey Department of Health works closely with the healthcare and public health community to conduct surveillance for seasonal and novel influenza, promote annual influenza vaccinations, respond to season influenza outbreaks, and plan and prepare for the occurrence of novel influenza.

• Weekly Reports
• Physicians: Become an Influenza Sentinel Provider
• MMWR Weeks
• CDC Flu Activity

• Influenza Surveillance Overview
• Influenza Surveillance Memo
• Flu Activity Level Definitions
• Pediatric Influenza Surveillance Memo
• Pediatric Influenza CDRSS Quick Entry Guide
• Pediatric Influenza Reporting and Investigation
• Surveillance Frequently Asked Questions

• Seasonal Influenza Technical Guidance
• Request for Immunological/Isolation Services-Viral Testing Unit

• Guidelines for the Control of Respiratory Virus Outbreaks in Long-Term Care and Other Institutional Settings
• Prevention and Control Measures for Outbreaks in School Settings

Flu Vaccination for Health Care Personnel: How to Protect Yourself and Others

Click on the image above to register for this brief education module for health care administrators and employees or click here! 

• Health Care Workers Flu Vaccine Poster (8.5 x 14) 
• Health Care Workers Flu Vaccine FAQs
• Health Care Workers Need a Yearly Flu Vaccine flyer
• New Jersey Hospital Association: NJ Fights Flu Toolkit
• Immunization Action Coalition Influenza Honor Roll and Resources                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          See the section below to learn how to join the NJ Influenza Honor Roll!

• Influenza Honor Roll
• College & University Flu Challenge