Uptick in NJ cases come as federal health officials are overhauling childhood vaccine schedule

Interview: Dr. Suraj Saggar, chief of infectious disease, Holy Name Medical Center

The focus in 2024 remained on reforms after sobering assessment of state’s COVID-19 response

Partly responsible — a new COVID-19 variant — called JN.1

On national tour of nursing homes, CDC chief also advocates for flu, RSV shots

Though rare, the flagship university’s vaccine mandate is by no means singular

New school year and seasonal viruses spur health officials to action

‘Local public health officials are left to work miracles ... within our limited budgets’

Dr. Eddy Bresnitz: ‘We have learned to live with the coronavirus and must continue to do so’

“You can be quite safe by taking reasonable precautions,” said state medical director Dr. Edward Lifshitz.

Health officials track several respiratory viruses, expect more hospitalizations ahead

The Biden administration announced release of prescription flu medicine from strategic national stockpile

Biden administration prepares as officials warn of a possible surge in cases

Interview: Stephanie Silvera, epidemiologist and public health professor at Montclair State University

NJ has high numbers of flu cases. Cases of RSV are increasing. COVID-19 cases also rising

Experts urge masking and getting recommended vaccines

Health expert discusses the science, symptoms and preventive measures

Respiratory Syncytial Virus, which usually spikes over the winter, reappears after people shed their masks

With so few flu cases last season, predicting this year’s dominant strain will be tougher