(NJ Spotlight News)Immunity is dropping as vaccine rates fall, epidemiologist says, and while a wave of illness from produce has waned, risks linger
(NJ Spotlight News)Immunity is dropping as vaccine rates fall, epidemiologist says, and while a wave of illness from produce has waned, risks linger
(AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)Shifts in federal recommendations may have you confused. Long-standing science shows that vaccinations cut your risk
(AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)'We are watching very closely,' says health commissioner, as U.S. tracks ebola, measles and other potential risks

Dr. Meg Fisher urges support for Rep. Frank Pallone’s legislation to safeguard childhood immunizations from political interference

Interview: Dr. Meg Fisher, pediatric infectious disease specialist
(CDC Global)Lower vaccination rate weakens ‘community immunity threshold’
(AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)Health officials fear loss of public health workforce and investments
(AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)The governor’s budget proposal coincides with measles cases in NJ and a drop in vaccination rates
(NJ Spotlight News)Advice about symptoms and what to do in case of infection

Three confirmed cases of measles reported in NJ
APInterview: Dr. Meg Fisher, renowned pediatric infectious disease specialist
(AP Photo/David Goldman)The state requires vaccinations against nearly a dozen infectious diseases, but not COVID-19
(AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)Though rare, the flagship university’s vaccine mandate is by no means singular

But NJ’s vaccination rates for measles, whooping cough, chickenpox are better than national average

As the state begins to lift restrictions and kids start coming back together, pediatric infectious disease experts are warning parents to get caught up on ...

Doctors in New Jersey dismayed to see eradicated viruses making an unwanted return across the United States
NJ Spotlight NewsThe New Jersey Department of Health released an alert regarding a measles exposure at Newark Airport on May 8.

Individuals may have been exposed between Mar. 9 and 14.

As of this week, there are 14 confirmed cases in Ocean County and 16 potential cases under investigation.

A measles outbreak in New York may have reached New Jersey.