Stop Proposed NJ Department of Health Code Revisions

As of March 2025,  the proposed Health Code changes that were expected  by the fall of 2024 still have not been shared with the public.  The monthly Public Health Council meetings have been closed to the public on several occasions since October 2024.  What is going on?

SOME HISTORY

Both Governor Murphy and former Commissioner of Health, Judith Persichilli have denied that the Department of Health is looking to add vaccines to the NJ childhood schedule for K-12 attendance.  But on May 8, 2023, the NJ Department of Health (NJDOH) sent out a memo to "NJ stakeholders," asking for a review of a presentation and feedback on proposed revisions of the NJ Administrative Code Title 8 Chapter 57 which impacts the vaccine schedule and much more!  One objective listed in the presentation was to, "Align immunization requirements specified in this subchapter with the current ACIP recommendations.”  If adopted, this means the NJDOH could add Covid, HPV, and flu vaccines to the NJ roster!

We need everyone to stay informed and connected with their local Board of Health  to help STOP these proposed changes before they are adopted!