In 9 days, COVID-19 killed more in NJ than the flu in a yearIn 9 days, COVID-19 killed more in NJ than the flu in a yearOver the last decade, flu caused an average 1,285 deaths a year in New Jersey. More than that were announced from COVID-19 in the last nine days.Michael SymonsMichael Symons
Flu activity and danger still high in NJ, especially for kidsFlu activity and danger still high in NJ, especially for kidsSpring officially starts next week, but health officials are still urging everybody to get a flu shotDavid MatthauDavid Matthau
It's March and the flu isn't quitting in New JerseyIt's March and the flu isn't quitting in New JerseyFor the ninth straight week, influenza activity is considered high in all regions of the Garden State.Dino FlammiaDino Flammia
Flu can increase a person's risk of having a heart attackFlu can increase a person's risk of having a heart attackThe flu heightens an adult's risk of having a heart attack by a six fold risk increase in the first seven days of the illness. Jen UrsilloJen Ursillo
Some flu seasons are bad ... this one is extremely badSome flu seasons are bad ... this one is extremely badInfluenza is spiking in all areas of the Garden State and hospitals report a big increase in patients with flu symptoms.David MatthauDavid Matthau
Now mandatory in NJ: Flu vaccines for health care workers Now mandatory in NJ: Flu vaccines for health care workers The New Jersey State Nurses Association strongly supports the new lawDavid MatthauDavid Matthau
Flu activity ‘high’ in most of New Jersey right nowFlu activity ‘high’ in most of New Jersey right nowFlu activity is ramping up quicker this season than last, according to the latest update from the state Department of Health.Dino FlammiaDino Flammia
Flu in NJ at 'moderate' level but doctor says it'll get worseFlu in NJ at 'moderate' level but doctor says it'll get worseBut the state Department of Health warns things could soon take a turn for the worseDavid MatthauDavid Matthau
Can flu shot give you the flu? No — and other misconceptionsCan flu shot give you the flu? No — and other misconceptionsSpoiler Alert - it's not true.David MatthauDavid Matthau
You feel crummy- but do you have a cold or the flu?You feel crummy- but do you have a cold or the flu?The weather is turning cooler, the days are getting shorter, and all of a sudden more and more New Jersey residents are coughing, sneezing and feeling sick. David MatthauDavid Matthau