New Jersey Bill Advances To Change Vaccine Exemption For Students
New Jersey might change a religious exemption that has allowed nearly 9,000 students to avoid vaccinations in the 2013-14 school year.
New Jersey might change a religious exemption that has allowed nearly 9,000 students to avoid vaccinations in the 2013-14 school year.
Christie's comments follow a measles outbreak centered in California that has sickened more than 100 people in the U.S.
The poor showing is primarily because the vaccine doesn't include the bug that is making most people sick, health officials say.
With the potential to affect thousands, the recent outbreak of measles in the U.S. has placed a spotlight on a debate that's raged for years.
New Brunswick, New Jersey-based Johnson & Johnson has begun testing an Ebola vaccine in humans, intended to counter a strain of the virus similar to the one that has wreaked havoc in West Africa.
Flu season is officially here. The State Department of Health said the virus is now "prevalent" in New York.
It's not winter yet, but the season's best friend, the flu, is alive and well in the city and the rest of New York.
A Hepatitis A vaccination clinic has been set up in Hamilton Township, New Jersey, following an outbreak at a restaurant.
The mother of an 8-year-old Sound Beach girl said her daughter is being kicked out of school because of a controversy over a recent change in state regulations on immunizations.
Although concerns are mounting across the nation of Ebola exposure, doctors fear the focus could be diverting attention from another potential threat: the flu.
New York City's Health Department says it's investigating three cases of meningitis that have developed in HIV-positive gay men over the last two weeks.
The health department said seven adults and nine children have been diagnosed to date and four people have been hospitalized.
Health Commissioner Dr. Thomas Farley says 65 percent of children aged 6 to 59 months received an influenza vaccination in the past year.
The Ivy League school has experienced an outbreak of type B meningococcal disease. Seven students and one student visitor have been stricken by the bacterial illness since March.
Princeton University is about to administer the first doses of a vaccine against meningitis.
Federal health officials have agreed to import a meningitis vaccine approved in Europe and Australia but not the U.S. as officials at Princeton University consider measures to stop the spread of the disease on the Ivy League campus.
Your flu shot may be protecting you from more than just the flu. It could also protect you against the number one killer of Americans.
The new strain of meningitis was so lethal some of its victims were found dead in their apartments before they even had a chance to see a doctor.
It's back to school time, and that means it may be time to update your child's immunizations. But as CBS 2's Dr. Max Gomez reported, one shot officials say your child should get is a controversial one.
The outbreak of meningitis among gay men has sickened four people already this year, increasing the number of cases to 17 since 2012, according to city health officials.
Last year, Connecticut recorded 178 cases. The year before, there were just 68.
The vaccine is quick, easy, and often free but only about a third of the population will get vaccinated, possibly because of some of the myths associated with the vaccine.
You probably think of Whooping Cough as a kid's sickness that was eliminated decades ago by a childhood vaccine.
Think you've had a "Eureka!" moment? Well, Popular Science is out with its annual list of the 100 best innovations of the year.
New York used to be among a handful of states that only allowed physicians and nurses to administer vaccines, but it began allowing pharmacists to give the shots, too, in 2008.
New York City FC beat the New York Red Bulls 5-1 in the Hudson River Derby to snap a nine-game winless streak.
The 23rd Annual Tunnel to Towers 5K Run and Walk is being held tomorrow in New York City.
The Pirates hit five homers in a win that delayed New York from clinching home-field advantage throughout the playoffs.
Thousands gathered at Central Park's Great Lawn on Saturday for the annual Global Citizen Festival.
It won't rain nonstop in the Tri-State Area, but you'll want an umbrella handy Saturday and Sunday.
The 23rd Annual Tunnel to Towers 5K Run and Walk is being held tomorrow in New York City.
Thousands gathered at Central Park's Great Lawn on Saturday for the annual Global Citizen Festival.
It won't rain nonstop in the Tri-State Area, but you'll want an umbrella handy Saturday and Sunday.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams spoke publicly Saturday for the first time since pleading not guilty to charges.
Knicks to trade Julius Randle, Donte DiVincenzo and first-round pick to Timberwolves for Karl-Anthony Town, report says
It won't rain nonstop in the Tri-State Area, but you'll want an umbrella handy Saturday and Sunday.
Lawsuits seeking to force congestion pricing to start will move forward, a New York Supreme Court judge ruled in a potential blow to the governor's "indefinite" pause.
New York and New Jersey could see the first significant rainfall in weeks over the next couple days. See the maps.
The U.S. News and World Report college rankings list New York, New Jersey and Connecticut's Ivy League schools among the best for 2025.
NYC's dry spell continued over the weekend, despite the clouds and rain chances in the forecast. How much longer will it last?
It won't rain nonstop in the Tri-State Area, but you'll want an umbrella handy Saturday and Sunday.
Lawsuits seeking to force congestion pricing to start will move forward, a New York Supreme Court judge ruled in a potential blow to the governor's "indefinite" pause.
New Jersey police found over 100 illegal weapons and ammo stashed inside a home in Totowa after a man shared a picture of himself pointing a gun on social media.
Couples desperate to find a new place to get married after a wedding venue in New Jersey abruptly closed are getting some help.
A popular New Jersey wedding venue recently closed, leaving couples scrambling to find a new place to get married.
It won't rain nonstop in the Tri-State Area, but you'll want an umbrella handy Saturday and Sunday.
The organs of one of the teens who died after a weekend crash in West Babylon have saved three lives, an organ donation organization announced Friday.
There's a tragic update to the weekend crash in West Babylon. Bella Trezza, 17, has died. She had been fighting for her life since the crash.
Long Island Republican Congressman Anthony D'Esposito allegedly gave part-time jobs to both his lover and fiancée's daughter.
A Long Island community is praying for Bella Trezza, her brother Austin, Jack Murphy, Anthony Pagliuca and the family of Riley Goot following a deadly crash.
The New York City Council recently passed a bill that would make jaywalking legal.
Lawsuits seeking to force congestion pricing to start will move forward, a New York Supreme Court judge ruled in a potential blow to the governor's "indefinite" pause.
Some store owners who got raided during a recent illegal marijuana crackdown say the NYPD shouldn't have seized their cash.
Federal agents seized phones belonging to Ingrid Lewis-Martin, chief advisor to NYC Mayor Eric Adams, in the latest incident involving a member of the mayor's inner circle.
Despite suspending his campaign, the independent presidential candidate was fighting to have his name restored to the state's ballot.
Ten deaths have been linked to now-recalled Boar's Head products.
New York state announced Monday that someone in Ulster County has died from eastern equine encephalitis, or EEE.
Parents of kids injured at birth due to medical malpractice say New York is denying their claims under the state's Medical Indemnity Fund, which promises lifelong health care.
New York City Health Commissioner Dr. Ashwin Vasan is resigning and will step down in January.
The New York resident who tested positive for the mosquito-borne EEE virus has died, prompting state health officials to declare an "imminent threat to the public for EEE."
Thousands gathered at Central Park's Great Lawn on Saturday for the annual Global Citizen Festival.
The festival, which runs through Oct. 14, features new films starring Adrien Brody, Daniel Craig, Tilda Swinton, Julianne Moore, Saoirse Ronan, Naomi Watts and Bill Murray.
British actress Dame Maggie Smith had an extensive career in theater and movies, gaining international acclaim in later roles in "Harry Potter" and "Downton Abbey."
The adventure begins for 16 ordinary Americans as they embark on their trek to the top of the treacherous New Zealand Alps in 'The Summit.'
The former Beatles drummer was set to play in Philadelphia with his All Starr Band on Sept. 24 and in New York the following night.
New York City FC beat the New York Red Bulls 5-1 in the Hudson River Derby to snap a nine-game winless streak.
The Pirates hit five homers in a win that delayed New York from clinching home-field advantage throughout the playoffs.
Knicks to trade Julius Randle, Donte DiVincenzo and first-round pick to Timberwolves for Karl-Anthony Town, report says
Rhys Hoskins hit a grand slam off Sean Manaea in the first inning and the Mets went on to an 8-4 loss to the NL Central champion Brewers on Friday.
Bryan Reynolds homered twice, lifting the Pirates over the Yankees 4-2 on Friday night.
Despite being billed as a popular initiative aimed to create vibrant public spaces, some NYC business owners are pushing back against Open Streets.
Curators of Harlem Sculpture Gardens are revealing their research into climate change on Uptown parks.
We took an inside look at the operations of New York City's primary recycling center during Climate Week 2024.
Frustrated residents in Greenpoint claim a concrete plant in their neighborhood is a bad actor that's polluting their community.
The HOPE Inside Center within the Harlem Wells Fargo has helped more than 500 people increase savings and decrease debt for free.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."
As much of the northeast experiences heavy rains, parts of New York City are beginning to flood.
Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Friday for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat.
Police are searching for two individuals accused of robbing a Bronx home after posing as repairmen.
Mayor Eric Adams was seen at multiple events Saturday, one day after pleading not guilty to federal charges, including bribery and conspiracy.
Eight people were injured after smoke and flames filled an apartment building in the Bedford Park section of the Bronx on Saturday.
CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock has your weather forecast for September 28 at 7:30 p.m.
The annual Global Citizen Festival drew thousands to Central Park on Saturday. The rain didn't deter fans from attending the free concert for a good cause.