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The only way to prevent measles is vaccination. Make sure you’re protected.

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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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Rulemaking, including emergency rulemaking
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State Health Planning Board matters (i.e., public hearings, CN decision letters)
Public meeting of boards, councils, commissions, and advisory bodies
Long-term care facility ownership and leasing changes
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Health Topics A to Z

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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

ICYMI: Governor Sherrill, Health Commissioner Washington Get Annual Flu Shot to Encourage Residents to Protect Themselves During Respiratory Virus Season

Governor Mikie Sherrill and Health Commissioner Dr. Raynard Washington joined residents yesterday at Hudson Regional Health Commission’s Vaccines for Children (VFC) Clinic at the Bayonne Public Library to receive their 2026–2027 flu vaccines. Their visit to the vaccine clinic comes at the start of the fall and winter respiratory virus season, when flu, COVID-19, and RSV typically begin to circulate more widely. Currently, seasonal influenza activity in New Jersey remains low but is higher than this time last year.

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ICYMI: New Jersey Expands NJ FamilyCare-Approved Doula Trainings to 29 Programs

New Jersey has expanded its list of NJ FamilyCare-approved doula trainings to 29, making it possible for more doulas to serve NJ FamilyCare families and helping advance equitable access to doula care.

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NJ Reminds Residents to Continue to Take Precautions Against Mosquito-Borne Illnesses

State officials are urging residents to continue to take simple, proactive steps to protect themselves and their families from mosquito-borne illness.

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New Jersey Health Department Issues Executive Directives to Ensure Access to Influenza, COVID-19, RSV, and Routine Childhood Vaccines

The New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) issued Executive Directive No. 26-002, recommending anyone 6 months of age and older to receive a COVID-19 vaccine for the 2026–2027 respiratory illness season. The Department also issued a Standing Order authorizing pharmacists in New Jersey to administer COVID-19 immunizations without a prescription to anyone aged 3 years and up. Together, these actions remove barriers to ensure that all individuals who wish to receive a COVID-19 vaccine are able to do so in the State. NJDOH also issued Executive Directive No. 26-003, adopting vaccination schedule recommendations for all ages.
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