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Legionnaires' Cases in Union County
As of May 23, NJDOH is aware of 22 confirmed cases of Legionnaires' disease in people who live in or visited Union County.
MoreSmaller Farms Can Now Become WIC-Authorized Farmers’ Markets
Any farmer or farmers’ market is encouraged to apply to the WIC program by calling 609-292-9560
MoreOcean County Measles Outbreak
An outbreak of measles is ongoing in Ocean County, with 12 cases. Check out our measles web page for the latest information.
MeaslesNJ Invests $6 million in HIT to Address the Opioid Epidemic
Funding will support implementation of electronic health records in facilities through the NJ Health Information Network.
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Tick-Borne Disease Awareness Month
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CDC's Tips from Former Smokers campaign, now in its 8th year, raises awareness about the dangers of smoking and motivates smokers to quit.
MoreHealthy New Jersey 2030
Planning is now underway for Healthy New Jersey 2030! Learn about the HNJ2030 initiative and how to get involved.
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The NJSHAD system provides on-demand access to public health datasets, statistics and information on the health status of New Jerseyans.
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