Flu

New Jersey is graded on its ability to handle a public health emergency.

Typically, flu season starts right around this time of the year and lasts until late March, however it can and does vary.

Following a vaccination, it takes the body about two weeks to build protection against influenza virus infection.

It is still cold and flu season here at the Jersey Shore, so taking preventative measures to stay healthy is a great way to stay on your feet and out of a sick bed! One of the best ways to keep from getting sick is to wash your hands ... h...

Has Your Home Been Hit This Flu Season?   The CDC says "winter" is our worst time for flu here in New Jersey. We did get flu shots at home this year and so far, knock on wood, we have not had any problems. Hopefully with spring around the corner we will see light at the end of the "flu" tunnel.   ...

The entire state is "in the red" on the latest influenza map, which includes statistics through the week ending Mar. 5.

A couple of weeks ago we told you that flu season in New Jersey is starting to peak. And if your office is anything like mine, the evidence has been everywhere in the last two weeks in particular.

Compared to the same time last year, flu activity in New Jersey is at a reasonable level, but according to health officials, activity is starting to pick up statewide.

According to the latest information from the Ocean County Health Department, they are seeing increased influenza activity across Ocean County and across the State as well. Of course the flu is a lot worse then a regular cold .... ...

The flu season has not been very eventful so far in New Jersey, but chances are, the worst is yet to come.