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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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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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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Communicable Diseases A to Z

COVID-19

Influenza (Flu)

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)

Mpox

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COVID-19 Resources

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Respiratory Illness Surveillance Reports

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In the News

Summer Water Safety Saves Lives

As New Jersey families head to beaches, pools, lakes, and waterparks to beat the summer heat, state officials are urging parents and caregivers to make water safety a top priority. With drowning ranking among the leading causes of injury-related death for children nationwide, the New Jersey Department of Children and Families (DCF) and the New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) are sounding the alarm and sharing crucial strategies to help protect young lives this summer.

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Public Urged to Reduce Mosquito Population and Risk of Bites by Eliminating Standing Water Around Properties

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP), New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH), and Department of Agriculture (NJDA) are reminding the public of the importance of controlling mosquito populations and risk for disease or bites by eliminating standing water that can become breeding grounds for the insect.

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New Jersey Streamlines Birth Record Process with NJHIN-Enabled Electronic Data Exchange

In a move to streamline government processes and improve efficiency, the New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH), in collaboration with the New Jersey Department of Human Services (NJDHS), the New Jersey Innovation Institute (NJII), and RWJBarnabas Health, has successfully launched a pilot project that automates the filing and creation of birth certificates.

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New Jersey Department of Health Designates the Center for Health Equity and Wellbeing as State's Public Health Institute

The New Jersey Department of Health today designated the Center for Health Equity and Wellbeing as the State's official Public Health Institute (PHI), marking a significant milestone in bolstering New Jersey's public health infrastructure. This designation positions New Jersey to join over 40 other states with similar institutes working to enhance public health systems and puts health equity at the center of collaboration and innovation to improve public health.

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