influenza

The New Jersey State epidemiologist says the type of influenza that is now circulating can be more dangerous for younger and older populations.

Health professionals and older consumers have noted to New Jersey 101.5, anecdotally, that these specific vaccinations appear to be in higher demand as we head toward the colder months.

As COVID-19 cases increase, all Garden State residents are urged to get a flu vaccine by the end of the year.

"Sometimes the only way to differentiate between the two is to get tested."

Lawmakers disagree on whether the mandate would be necessary or government overreach.

The Ocean County Health Department is now urging everyone to do their part to help prevent the spread of respiratory illnesses, like flu and COVID-19 at the same time by getting a flu shot, remaining socially distant in public and wearing a mask as we head into the fall.

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, flu season is right around the corner, so health officials are urging all Garden State residents to get an influenza vaccine

Over the last decade, flu caused an average 1,285 deaths a year in New Jersey. More than that were announced from COVID-19 in the last nine days.

Spring officially starts next week, but health officials are still urging everybody to get a flu shot

Influenza is spiking in all areas of the Garden State and hospitals report a big increase in patients with flu symptoms.

The New Jersey State Nurses Association strongly supports the new law

Spoiler Alert - it's not true.