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COVID infections in ages 5 to 11 rising sharply as NJ waits for child vax Read More: COVID infections in kids ages 5 to 11 are increasing sharply

in Toms River News

Now that an FDA panel has recommended permitting the COVID Pfizer vaccine for children between the ages of 5 and 11, officials in New Jersey are moving forward with plans to begin offering the shots to kids immediately after the FDA gives its official approval, which is expected next week.

During the COVID update on Wednesday, state Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli said this vaccine has been found to be extremely safe.

The child-version of Pfizer’s shot will be a two-dose regimin but just a third of the dose that adults receive. The Pfizer child shot will be packaged in a different color, with a bright orange cap.

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COVID Vaccine Boosters Available Through Ocean County Health Dept

in Toms River News

TOMS RIVER, NJ — If you have been searching for a booster shot of one of the COVID-19 vaccines, the Ocean County Health Department now has all three available.

The health department said it now has the Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines at its vaccination clinics in the county. The federal Food and Drug Administration granted emergency use authorization for Moderna and J&J as boosters last week.

“We knew this news was coming in some form a few weeks back so we’ve been prepared to offer all three of the boosters to Ocean County residents at our COVID-19 and seasonal flu clinics,” said Daniel Regenye

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Get Rid Of Your Unused Prescriptions In Toms River

in Toms River News

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Do you have old prescription medication sitting in your medicine cabinet? Getting rid of these prescriptions is often the first step to avoiding misuse and abuse.

On Saturday, October 23, 2021, the Drug Enforcement Administration will be sponsoring National Takeback Day!

Take advantage of this opportunity and bring any unwanted or outdated prescription medication to our drop-off site located in front of the Ocean County Justice Complex, located at 120 Hooper Ave., in Toms River, between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.

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RUTGERS MANDATING COVID VACCINATION FOR ALL EMPLOYEES

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In order to comply with an executive order handed down by President Joe Biden on Sept. 9, Rutgers University is requiring that all employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by Dec. 8.

In a message from executive vice president and chief operating officer Antonio Calcado, Rutgers employees were informed that failure to provide proof of full vaccination will result in disciplinary action, possibly termination.

As part of Executive Order 14042, Biden ordered vaccination for employees of contractors who do business with the federal government, like Rutgers. It does not allow these workers to opt for regular testing.

Rutgers said it will consider requests for exemptions, based on medical or religions reasons. Those seeking an exemption must do so by Nov. 8, the university said.

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Wawa opens newest New Jersey store, 10 more planned this year

in Toms River News

expanding and new entrants like Royal Farms making inroads. Wawa opened their 266th store in Deptford last week and more are on the way.

The newest Wawa is in Deptford on Clements Bridge Road; it is the third store for that town. The other new ones, which are planned to open before the end of the year will be in: Brick, Bridgeton, Butler, Chesterfield, Freehold, Gibbsboro, Jefferson, Mount Holly, Pennsauken, and Plainfield.

In a statement, quoted by NJ.com, Wawa President and CEO Chris Geyhsens said “As new stores open throughout the year, we will continue to bring not just a new Wawa to the community but a commitment to community partnerships, new jobs and growth.”

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Delta Variant Spread Slows In Ocean County

in Toms River News

OCEAN COUNTY, NJ — Here’s the weekly look at coronavirus cases in Ocean County, including town-by-town totals and a look at related data since the emergence of the delta variant earlier this year.

The county averaged 139 new cases per day in the past week, while averaging 184 new daily cases the prior week, according to the Ocean County Health Department.

The seven-day change is a significant decrease from last week and from much of September.

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Autism Prevalence is at 5 Percent or Higher in Many New Jersey Communities

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Variations in autism prevalence occur at the community level, Rutgers study finds

In some New Jersey communities up to 8 percent of children have autism spectrum disorder (ASD) – more than triple the national average, according to a Rutgers study.

Funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention the study appears in the journal Autism Research.

Researchers analyzed data from the Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring Network – a group of programs funded by CDC to estimate the number of children with autism – looking at 5,453 children in public school districts in Essex, Hudson and Union counties who were 8 years old in 2016.

They discovered an estimated ASD prevalence of 36 children per 1,000 in most regions, but greater than 70 per 1,000 in multiple school districts in the state. The national average of children with ASD is 2 percent.

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School bus driver shortage means some NJ kids get home at sunset

in Toms River News

TRENTON – School officials say the bus driver shortage isn’t abating, which is leading to some New Jersey students not getting back home at the end of the day until nearly sunset.

Some students won’t get home until after the sun is down, once clocks are turned back when Daylight Saving Time ends on Nov. 7.

At a meeting of the state Legislature’s Joint Committee on the Public Schools, school leaders said that although school bus regulations are largely driven by the federal government, there are ways for the state to help:

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Ribbon Cutting Held At Toms River Library For Sensory Space Room

in Toms River News

TOMS RIVER –Ocean County officials and representatives of the County Library system gathered for a ribbon cutting ceremony marking the grand opening of a Sensory Space on the second floor of the township branch of the Ocean County Library.

With ceremonial scissors in hand, Ocean County Commissioner Joseph H. Vicari, joined Director of the Ocean County Board of Commissioners Gary Quinn, members of the Ocean County Library Commission and library staff to mark the opening of the facility that will serve children and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders and other disabilities.

Vicari commended the library staff and commissioner “for their innovative approach to helping our citizens with autism and other disabilities. Vicari, who serves as liaison to the Ocean County Library system, said, “this room serves as a centerpiece of our efforts to be all inclusive in the programs and services we provide at the library.”

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INCENTIVIZE MICRO-SCHOOLS AND ‘WORK-AT-HOME’ MOMS

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New Jersey dad Ryan Campbell started a micro-school at his home with five other families.

Following a home school curriculum with a certified teacher, the kids are getting an education without the “woke” nonsense/racism or CRT, gender fluidity, and anti-American propaganda. Also, no masks, no vax, no distance required.

Given the facts that have been demonstrated across the country and world about how kids are simply not as vulnerable to COVID as the corporate media agenda would have you believe, you would think that New Jersey schools would have raced back to in-person, no-distance, no-mask and certainly no-vaccine normal. But this is New Jersey and sadly, fear and ignorance continue to rule the day when it comes to policymakers in Trenton.

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