N.J. Vaccine Sites Now Offering Additional COVID-19 Vaccine Option for Adolescents
Last Updated: 08/26/2022
TRENTON – The Novavax COVID-19 vaccine for adolescents ages 12 through 17 is now available in New Jersey, giving parents another vaccine option as children head back to school.
"With the start of...
Governor Murphy Signs Executive Order Lifting Routine COVID-19 Testing Requirements for School Districts, Child Care Settings, and State Contractors
Last Updated: 08/15/2022
TRENTON – Following recent updates to COVID-19 guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) in advance of the upcoming school year, Governor Phil Murphy today signed an executive order l...
Governor Murphy, Lieutenant Governor Oliver and Commissioner Persichilli Announce Additional Monkeypox Vaccine Sites
Last Updated: 08/12/2022
Recent FDA Action on Monkeypox Vaccine Administration Will Further Expand Access
TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy, Lieutenant Governor Sheila Oliver, and Department of Health Commissioner Judith Pe...
Governor Murphy Signs Legislation Extending Permissions for Outdoor Dining Until Late 2024
Last Updated: 08/03/2022
Governor Phil Murphy has signed a bill (S-2364) to extend expanded permissions for restaurants, bars, distilleries, and breweries to use fixtures and equipment enabling them to serve patrons outdoo...
Statement From N.J. Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli on CDC Expansion of Boosters to Ages 5 through 11
Last Updated: 07/01/2022
Everyone ages 5 and older who has completed their primary series is now eligible for a booster dose to further enhance their protection against the COVID-19 virus and its variants.
Today's recommen...
Statement from Governor Murphy and Commissioner Persichilli on Authorization of COVID-19 Vaccines for Children Ages 6 Months Through 5 Years
Last Updated: 06/18/2022
Everyone 6 months of age and older can now be protected against severe COVID-19 illness following today's recommendation by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
On June 17,...
Think you were exposed to COVID-19? Here’s what test you should take. | Opinion
Last Updated: 09/30/2020
Edward Lifshitz, Medical Director of the Communicable Disease Service of the New Jersey Department of Health
If you recently attended a wedding, a sporting event, or any other event where you think...
Governor Murphy and Health Commissioner Persichilli on CDC Recommendation of COVID-19 Vaccination Boosters that Target Omicron Variant for Everyone Ages 12 and Older
Last Updated: 09/01/2022
TRENTON – Individuals ages 12 and older are now able to obtain a COVID-19 bivalent booster dose, which should be received two months after their most recent booster or primary series. This update...
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