Power to Protect

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

YOU HAVE THE POWER TO PROTECT

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FLU PREVENTION:
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Find out how to protect yourself, your family, and your community.

FLU VACCINE FAQ’S

Q: What are the benefits of flu vaccination?

A: Flu vaccination can reduce the risk of flu-associated hospitalization for children, working age adults, and older adults.

Q: Will a flu vaccine protect me against COVID-19?

A: Getting a flu vaccine will not protect against COVID-19, however flu vaccination has many other important benefits. Flu vaccines have been shown to reduce the risk of flu illness, hospitalization and death. Getting a flu vaccine this fall will be more important than ever, not only to reduce your risk from flu but also to help conserve potentially scarce health care resources.

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Latest News

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

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.

New Jersey Department of Health Invests $32.3 Million in Local Public Health Efforts

The New Jersey Department of Health today announced $32.3 million in federal funding will be awarded to county and local health departments to support COVID-19 response initiatives.