Tag: New Jersey
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New Jersey Kids Skipping Vaccines: How Your County Tracks Compared
Overview: A Growing Gap in New Jersey Immunization New Jersey is seeing a continued decline in vaccination rates among school-age children, a trend that public health researchers warn could fuel outbreaks of preventable diseases. As religious exemptions climb, health officials are paying closer attention to how this shift plays out on a county-by-county basis. The…
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NJ Vaccination Rates Slide Across Counties as Religious Exemptions Rise
New Jersey’s vaccination numbers are slipping again New Jersey is seeing a continued drop in vaccination rates among its youngest residents, especially when compared across counties. Public health data from the state Department of Health shows a troubling trend: more families are seeking religious exemptions, and as a result, fewer children stay up to date…
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New Jersey Vaccine Rates: County-by-County Comparison
Introduction: A troubling trend in New Jersey vaccination rates Public health officials in New Jersey are sounding the alarm as vaccination rates among children continue to decline and religious exemptions rise. The latest data from the New Jersey Department of Health reveal a widening gap between counties, with thousands more kids skipping vaccines in some…
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Winter Storm Timeline for New York and New Jersey: Heaviest Snow Expected This Weekend
Overview: A Major Winter Storm for New York, New Jersey and Nearby Areas Residents of New York City, the surrounding metro area, New Jersey, and portions of southern Connecticut are bracing for a significant winter storm this weekend. Forecasters warn of heavy snowfall, subfreezing temperatures, and potentially dangerous travel conditions. This timeline breaks down when…
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Winter Storm Timeline: When NYC and New Jersey Will See Heaviest Snow This Weekend
Overview: A Major Winter Storm Heads Toward the Northeast Residents of New York City, the New York metropolitan area, New Jersey, and portions of southern Connecticut should prepare for a substantial winter storm this weekend. Forecasters warn that heavy snow will move across the region, layered on dangerous, subfreezing temperatures. The commute could be disrupted,…
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Winter Storm Timeline: When Heaviest Snow Hits NYC & NJ This Weekend
Overview: A Major Winter Storm Targets New York, New Jersey and Nearby Areas Residents of New York City, surrounding boroughs, and parts of northern New Jersey are bracing for a significant winter storm this weekend. Forecasters warn of heavy, accumulative snowfall on top of subfreezing temperatures, creating dangerous travel conditions and the potential for power…
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Richard Codey obituary: Former NJ governor dies at 79
Obituary: Former New Jersey Gov. Richard Codey dies at 79 Former New Jersey Democratic Gov. Richard Codey, a longtime legislator who briefly led the state after Jim McGreevey’s resignation in 2004, has died at the age of 79, his family announced on Sunday. Codey’s tenure as the state’s 53rd governor spanned critical years for New…
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Richard Codey, Former NJ Governor, Dies at 79: A Longtime Public Servant Remembered
Rich history in New Jersey politics Richard J. Codey, a towering figure in New Jersey politics for decades, has died at the age of 79. His death marks the end of a long career that saw him serve in the state Senate for more than 30 years, lead as governor, and shape policy across education,…
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New Jersey Faces Double Flu Cases as New Variant Emerges
New Jersey Braces for a Soaring Flu Season Influenza activity in New Jersey has surged to levels not seen in recent winters. State health data released Friday shows a persistent, week-by-week rise in flu cases, with health officials warning that the trend could continue if a new variant proves more transmissible. As the calendar moves…
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NJ Flu Cases Double Last Year as New Variant Emerges
Overview: Flu Sees a Sharp Rise in New Jersey Influenza activity in New Jersey has surged, with health officials reporting thousands more cases than at the same point last year. State data released on Friday shows a continued, rapid increase in flu activity as the winter season intensifies. For the week ending December 27, New…