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The only way to prevent measles is vaccination. Make sure you’re protected.

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The only way to prevent measles is vaccination. Make sure you’re protected.

MORE ABOUT MEASLES

NJ STI RESOURCES

Vital Records

The Office of Vital Statistics and Registry registers vital events and maintains the following vital records:

Birth records from 1923 to present
Marriage records from 1941 to present
Death records from 1941 to present
Domestic partnership records from 2004
Civil union records from 2007
Certificate of birth resulting in stillbirth from 1969
Adoption records - foreign and domestic

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Public Notices

Find the Department's latest legal and public notices, including:

Procurement bidding opportunities
Grant and funding opportunities
Rulemaking, including emergency rulemaking
Enforcement actions (i.e., health care facilities, certified nurse aides, EMS)
State Health Planning Board matters (i.e., public hearings, CN decision letters)
Public meeting of boards, councils, commissions, and advisory bodies
Long-term care facility ownership and leasing changes
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Health Topics A to Z

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COVID-19 Resources

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Respiratory Illness Surveillance Reports

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In the News

New Jersey Health Commissioner Urges Families to Take Action to Prevent Measles Following First 2026 U.S. Measles Deaths

The United States is experiencing the largest measles outbreak in decades, and the nation’s first two deaths from measles in 2026 were reported in Pennsylvania recently. While New Jersey is not experiencing a measles outbreak, Commissioner Raynard Washington urges vigilance in New Jersey, encouraging families to check if they are up to date on vaccinations against measles. Two doses of the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine are 97% effective at preventing infection and outbreaks.

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New Jersey Health Commissioner Gives Blood to Raise Awareness of Blood Shortage and Encourage Residents to Donate

Dr. Raynard E. Washington, Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) rolled up his sleeve to donate blood today to promote blood donation amid a shortage of blood products in New Jersey.

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New Jersey Rural Health Transformation Program Launches New Website and Announces Year Two Outlook Webinar

The New Jersey Department of Human Services and the New Jersey Department of Health today announced the launch of a new website for the New Jersey Rural Health Transformation Program, providing communities, health care providers, partners and residents with a central resource to learn about the program, its investments and its progress. The departments also announced an upcoming webinar to provide an overview of plans, priorities and opportunities for the program's second year.

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New “Stay Well, Learn Well” Campaign Connects Families With Back-to-School Health and Wellness Resources Across New Jersey

As families prepare for a new school year, the New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) is partnering with the public health and healthcare community across the state to help children start the year healthy, protected, and ready to learn.

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