When it comes to the flu, it’s been a long hard winter in New JerseyWhen it comes to the flu, it’s been a long hard winter in New JerseyEven as spring has sprung, parts of the state are still seeing high levels of influenza activityDavid MatthauDavid Matthau
Flu season: 10x worse in New Jersey this year?Flu season: 10x worse in New Jersey this year?Influenza activity has been "high" in every New Jersey county since the start of 2017, according to state data.Dino FlammiaDino Flammia
Is high NJ flu activity linked to a lower vaccination rate?Is high NJ flu activity linked to a lower vaccination rate?For the first time during the 2016-2017 season, flu activity is considered high in every region of the Garden State.Dino FlammiaDino Flammia
How do you know if it’s the flu, a cold, or something else?How do you know if it’s the flu, a cold, or something else?Besides the flu and cold viruses circulating right now, there’s also the respiratory syncytial virus. David MatthauDavid Matthau
How ready is NJ for bioterrorism or the next natural disaster?How ready is NJ for bioterrorism or the next natural disaster?New Jersey is graded on its ability to handle a public health emergency.Dino FlammiaDino Flammia
Should You Get The Flu Shot?Should You Get The Flu Shot?Typically, flu season starts right around this time of the year and lasts until late March, however it can and does vary.David MatthauDavid Matthau
Get Your Flu Shot ASAP!Get Your Flu Shot ASAP!Following a vaccination, it takes the body about two weeks to build protection against influenza virus infection.Dino FlammiaDino Flammia
Flu Activity High in NJFlu Activity High in NJThe entire state is "in the red" on the latest influenza map, which includes statistics through the week ending Mar. 5.Dino FlammiaDino Flammia
Flu activity starting to spike in NJ, health officials sayFlu activity starting to spike in NJ, health officials sayCompared to the same time last year, flu activity in New Jersey is at a reasonable level, but according to health officials, activity is starting to pick up statewide.Dino FlammiaDino Flammia
Peak Flu Season is HerePeak Flu Season is HereThe flu season has not been very eventful so far in New Jersey, but chances are, the worst is yet to come.Dino FlammiaDino Flammia
Flu season has arrived in NJ, but there is some good newsFlu season has arrived in NJ, but there is some good newsFlu season is underway in New Jersey, but it's off to a slow start, according to Dr. Tina Tan, New Jersey state epidemiologist.Dianne DeOliveiraDianne DeOliveira
Flu still very active in NJThe calendar suggests flu season is halfway done, but influenza-like activity is still abundant in the Garden State.Dino FlammiaDino Flammia