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Rodents in the Northeast may be gaining an edge over pest control efforts thanks to a genetic mutation that could be making them more resistant to typical methods used to keep them at bay.In a new study, researchers at Rutgers University found that about 84 percent of...

Data and technology are helping New Jersey’s second most populous county combat one of urban America’s most persistent public health menaces, and track communicable diseases like the seasonal flu. Essex County is turning to GIS and machine learning technology to...

Montclair State University President Jonathan Koppell and Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. announced on October 15 a partnership agreement between the Essex County Office of Public Health Management and Montclair’s College for Community Health,...

A New Jersey public health department uses predictive modeling to proactively manage influenza and rodent-related risks. Essex County, New Jersey, is setting a new standard for modern public health operations. By embedding geospatial artificial intelligence into its...

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Essex County Health Officer Maya Harlow wished she had a crystal ball that could predict where COVID cases were originating to prevent infection before it happened. When she became the founding director of the Essex County Office of...

Recently, the news has been circulating with discussions surrounding Avian Influenza, also commonly referred to as the bird flu. The bird flu primarily affects wild and domestic birds, dairy cows, cats, and some wild mammals. The reason why this disease is a public...

In 2000, Measles was considered eliminated in the United States. However, in recent years, the number of Measles cases has been growing. In 2024, there were 285 reported cases, and as of January 2025, 483 cases have been reported. This article addresses common...