Vaccines

There is another monkeypox update and it is very telling of how bad the situation is becoming. I told you all about the vaccine shortage and why it happened in this post but what is being done about the shortage gives me very little confidence it will be effective at all.

On Monday, May 17th, Egg Harbor City will offer residents of Atlantic County 18 and over an opportunity to get vaccinated against COVID-19 at a pop-up vaccine clinic.

Lawmakers look to expand access points to the COVID-19 vaccine. Skeptics worry about doses being wasted at individual offices as opposed to mega-sites.

New Jersey has no plans to mandate that you receive COVID-19 vaccination — but your employer still could.

Health officials have been working for a few months on a distribution plan for an eventual vaccine to protect against COVID-19.

FDU finds 46% say schools should reopen with appropriate protective measures, 42% support online learning until a COVID-19 treatment or vaccine is available.

Diseases that were close to being eradicated in some counties are seeing a resurgence due to anti-vaxxers.

Immunizations are one of the most life-saving accomplishments of the 20th century. National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM) is a way to keep people aware, and celebrate the benefits that come with vaccinations.

Exposure to chickenpox can be dangerous, Ocean County health officials warn.

Bridgeton Police Department urge their residents to watch out for rabies, after a skunk tested positive.