Tina Tan

Influenza levels are low right now across the Garden State.

Health professionals and older consumers have noted to New Jersey 101.5, anecdotally, that these specific vaccinations appear to be in higher demand as we head toward the colder months.

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.

Jersey health officials stress there are some unknowns and variables, but many people who get it will have mild to moderate symptoms, like a cold or the flu, and recover in a week or two.

Garden State residents are being urged to stay indoors and use common sense during this heat wave.

Health officials are reminding adults that vaccines aren't just for kids.

The flu season in New Jersey continues to drag on, but surveillance data from the state Department of Health suggest the rate of infection is finally slowing down.

A new report finds influenza cases are still on an upswing, but there is some good news

More positive cases are confirmed, and another NJ child has died.

Meanwhile, a certain strain of the virus is just picking up speed and will likely infect residents for the next several weeks.