State of New Jersey
Department of Health
Governor Phil Murphy · Lt. Governor Sheila Oliver
Improving Health Through Leadership and Innovation
The Communicable Disease Service along with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), public health and regulatory officials in several states are investigating a multi-state outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to raw turkey products.
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The Communicable Disease Service, along with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and state and local partners, are investigating a multistate outbreak of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli O157:H7 (E. coli O157:H7) infections linked to romaine lettuce.
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Please review the brochure announcing the Fall 2018 Northeastern Basic Course for Principles of Infection Prevention and Control to be held October 15 - October 19, 2018, at the New Jersey Hospital Association in Princeton, NJ. Space is limited, please register early! Early registration deadline is September 15, 2018. Late registration deadline is September 22, 2018.
Learn more about the Basic Course for Infection Prevention and Control
Showcase your role in improving the health of students, employees, patients, and communities by enrolling in the NJ Influenza Honor Roll! The Influenza Honor Roll is open to four categories of honorees: business, community-based partners, education, and new this year - healthcare facilities. Applications must be submitted by March 31, 2019.
Enroll in the 2018-2019 Honor Roll
The Communicable Disease Service is part of a three-year nationwide program, sponsored by the CDC, to reduce healthcare associated infections (HAIs).
Learn more about the HAI initiative.
The Protect Me With 3+ Campaign encourages New Jersey preteens and teens to raise awareness about adolescent vaccines through creative posters and videos. Encourage students in 5th through 12th grade to submit their artwork by January 1 for the early bird submission!
Learn about Protect Me With 3+
Limiting the spread of influenza in New Jersey during the annual flu season is a high priority for the Communicable Disease Service. We monitor flu activity throughout the state, maintain information on vaccine availability, and offer prevention guidelines for use in home, workplace, and healthcare settings.
Many healthcare providers and facility administrators are required to report new cases of certain communicable diseases to either local health departments or the New Jersey Department of Health.
Shereef Elnahal, M.D., M.B.A.
Commissioner
P.O. Box 360
Trenton, NJ 08625
New Jersey is home to over 2,000 licensed hospitals, nursing homes, and medical care facilities. The New Jersey Department of Health works to ensure that citizens receive appropriate levels of care in every regulated facility.
New Jersey's local and county health departments are community-based public health service and a first point of contact for questions about public health services or health conditions.
