2-Year-Old Dies from the Flu: ‘Our Baby Boy Gained His Wings’

The New Jersey Department of Health confirmed that it has recorded its first pediatric flu death of the 2025-2026 season. The ...

A ‘super flu’ strain is making everyone sick. Is this year’s vaccine effective?

While vaccines may not fully protect everyone, public health experts say they’re still proven to help prevent serious illness ...

Flu kills New Jersey child as cases surge to 15 million nationwide

A New Jersey child has died of the flu as virus cases surge nationwide. The child, who was under 5 years old, was the Garden ...

Flu Cases Spiking In NJ: What To Know About Subclade K

Although the current flu vaccine offers protection against the H3N2 strain, it doesn’t cover subclade K, which hadn’t been ...
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Flu activity spikes in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware as new variant threatens a longer season

A new flu variant, subclade K, is driving an uptick in cases across the U.S. and prolonging influenza seasons in other parts of the world.

Flu cases on the rise in NJ and across the U.S. A look at recent data

Recent data from the CDC and NJ Department of Health show an increase in flu cases throughout the state and the country.

Where does NJ rank on child flu vaccine rate to curb spread?

New Jersey ranks third in the nation — and well above the national average. But experts say it's still below what's needed to ...

As flu-like illness surges in US., New Jersey mom recalls "miserable" bout that ruined her Christmas

Flu-like illness has reached its highest level in the U.S. in 25 years, according to updated numbers released by the CDC.