Food safety and holiday tips you need to know
Parents and caregivers should stop using any ByHeart infant formula products immediately, the FDA says.
West Nile Virus is the nation's leading cause of mosquito-borne illness. Here's what to know.
A skunk may have exposed 2 dogs to the disease. The owners failed to provide proof of vaccination for 1 of them, officials said.
Officials don't know of any humans or other animals exposed to the raccoon.
The national nonprofit organization describes the symptoms of overdosing on the mixture of drugs – and how to help those affected.
Vitamin A is a key part of the treatment for measles, but it must be used carefully under medical supervision.
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The New Jersey Poison Control Center urges implementing poison safety practices at home during National Poison Prevention Week.
NJ Poison Control Center experts warn of unsafe use of portable gas generators and to check CO detector batteries with the time change.
"I just believed in myself for once and gave it a shot, and here I am," Jared Dotts said.
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The fox, which animal control removed, attacked the dog and then bit the owner's family member, who tried to separate them.
A dog that killed the skunk received a booster shot and will be confined for 45 days.
People with HIV are at higher risk for serious flu illness.
Officials do not know of any people or animals exposed to the skunk.
The pony was the 2nd-known horse in the state to catch Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) this year. Both cases were fatal.
A resident noticed the skunk with their dogs earlier this week. The creature has tested positive for rabies.
State's poison control center warns residents about carbon monoxide poisoning ahead of possible power outages from stormy weather.
The path to life-saving treatment starts with testing.
Dangerously high temperatures can affect your health.
New Jersey Poison Control Center provides safety tips to prevent accidental exposures and injuries during Memorial Day weekend.
Allergy medicines can cause side effects. The New Jersey Poison Control Center provides safety tips.
A dog has been given a booster and placed under quarantine following potential exposure to the virus.
A milestone in public health and community safety.
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Accidental overdose is a serious risk during “sniffle season”.
The raccoon was killed by a resident's dog, which received a booster shot and will be confined and observed for 45 days.
Gas generators and other fuel powered equipment produce toxic carbon monoxide gas
A Rutgers Poison Control expert discusses the health risks posed to children from this popular toy, which lawmakers are seeking to ban
Gas generators and other fuel powered equipment produce toxic carbon monoxide gas.
Beware of hidden holiday hazards.
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Both people and the owners of 3 potentially exposed cats were directed to treatment and vet services, according to health officials.
NJ Poison Control Center warns of potential danger.
Anyone 14 or older can get the medication, which reverses the effects of an opioid overdose, at select NJ pharmacies. Here's where.
Health officials asked residents to keep their dogs out of the waterway until the situation is treated or resolved.
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It's still a pandemic, the World Health Org. says. But U.S. officials will end the public-health emergency on May 11.
A local family found the sick raccoon in their yard on Jan. 14, the Camden County Health Department said.
At Banner Health facilities, sometimes a wet nose and wagging tail are exactly what the doctor ordered.
Visits to the doctor for the flu haven't been this high since 2009.