In 9 days, COVID-19 killed more in NJ than the flu in a year
Over 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.
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Flu activity and danger still high in NJ, especially for kids
Spring officially starts next week, but health officials are still urging everybody to get a flu shot
It's March and the flu isn't quitting in New Jersey
For the ninth straight week, influenza activity is considered high in all regions of the Garden State.
Flu can increase a person's risk of having a heart attack
The 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.
Some flu seasons are bad ... this one is extremely bad
Influenza is spiking in all areas of the Garden State and hospitals report a big increase in patients with flu symptoms.
Now mandatory in NJ: Flu vaccines for health care workers
The New Jersey State Nurses Association strongly supports the new law
Flu activity ‘high’ in most of New Jersey right now
Flu activity is ramping up quicker this season than last, according to the latest update from the state Department of Health.
Flu in NJ at 'moderate' level but doctor says it'll get worse
But the state Department of Health warns things could soon take a turn for the worse
Can flu shot give you the flu? No — and other misconceptions
Spoiler Alert - it's not true.
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.