State and County Health Updates

July 25, 2019 Food Safety Following a Power Outage
 May 7, 2019  Measles FAQ https://www.state.nj.us/health/cd/documents/faq/measles_faq.pdf
Vaccine Preventable Disease Program https://www.nj.gov/health/cd/documents/topics/measles/measles_exposure_guidance_public.pdf
 April 24, 2019  Potential Measles Exposure at two locations in Monmouth County:

Rosalita's Roadside Cantina, 180 Route 9 North, Englishtown (Marlboro Township)
April 19 between 11:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.
LabCorp, 83 Bridge Plaza Drive, Manalapan
April 17 between 7:15 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.
April 19 between 11:15 a.m. and 1:50 p.m.
Please see the information from the NJ Department of Health. If you believe you may have been exposed, please contact your health care provider.
https://www.state.nj.us/health/cd/topics/measles.shtml 

 March 20, 2019  Monmouth County Health Department releases their spring News Update. Free eye screenings, rabies clinics, immunizations, mosquito control and more. https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/NJMONMOUTH/bulletins/236f28e
 February 28, 2019  Monmouth County Mosquito Madness! Did you know that one tire can hold enough rainwater to produce 10,000 biting mosquitos? Monmouth County will collect up to 10 tires without rims from your property. Call 732-542-3630 to make arrangements today. See FLYER for more. #FightTheBite
 September 20, 2018  Please be advised that the Monmouth County Mosquito Control Division will be conducting mosquito control spraying in Marlboro. More information is available at https://co.monmouth.nj.us/page.aspx?ID=3228.
 August 8, 2018  Monmouth County Office on Aging, Disabilities and Veteran’s Services has new information available for seniors and veterans. Assistance applying for Part D Medicare is available by calling Lynn Goldstone at 732-431-7450 to make an appointment. For additional information and available services, the Office on Aging, Disabilities and Veteran’s Services can be contacted by calling 732-431-7450 or visiting their website HERE.
Veterans Services Offices Brochure
How to Talk with Your Doctor
 February 13, 2018  Monmouth County Office on Aging, Disabilities and Veteran’s Services has new information available for seniors and veterans. Assistance applying for Part D Medicare is available by calling Lynn Goldstone at 732-431-7450 to make an appointment. For additional information and available services, the Office on Aging, Disabilities and Veteran’s Services can be contacted by calling 732-431-7450 or visiting their website HERE.
Veterans Services Offices Brochure
How to Talk with Your Doctor
 August 16, 2017  The NJ DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife asks all NJ residents to know the ‘Bear Facts’. Please note that there have been NO bear sightings in Marlboro, however bears have been seen in all NJ Counties, mostly in NW portion of the state. As bears prepare for the winter it is important to be aware and know the facts. Travelling to parks or camping can increase your chance for a bear encounter. Please visit the DEP website http://www.state.nj.us/dep/fgw/bearfacts.htm for more.
 August 1, 2017  Marlboro, in cooperation with the Monmouth County Health Department, offers residents health services.
-Healthy Traveler Program (immunizations for those traveling)
-STORM (Seniors Taking On Readiness Measures)
-Mosquito Control Division
- Clinical & Preventive Health Services
These and more programs are available. Please visit their WEBPAGE or call 732-431-7456
 June 19, 2017  FREE SKIN CANCER SCREENINGS given by the Ocean Monmouth Health Alliance at beach areas on July 15 and 22. Visit www.chooseyourcover.org for locations and more.
July 15, 2017 from 10 AM - 2 PM
Asbury Park, Belmar, Brick Beach III, Highlands, Ortley Beach, Ship Bottom
July 22, 2017 from 10 AM - 2 PM
Great Lawn, Long Branch, NJ
 June 19, 2017  CDC FLYER –Tips to prevent tick bites.
 April 6, 2017  Need vaccines for travel? Marlboro Township in cooperation with the Monmouth County Health Department offers the ‘Healthy Traveler’ program. Vaccinations are given at the Monmouth County Health Department. Appointments required. See FLYER for more.
 March 6, 2017  Monmouth County Mosquito Control Division details their treatment operations in the Notice found HERE. For up-to-date information visit their website at www.visitmonmouth.com/mosquito  or call the Mosquito Control Hotline at 732-542-3630.
 October 21, 2016  DEP Issues Drought Warning
 September 2, 2016  Ocean Monmouth Health Alliance announces Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
 July 1, 2016  Abnormally Dry Conditions and Water Usage
 June 30, 2016  The State DEP announces increased mosquito control efforts. See News Release HERE. For a local mosquito problem, please contact the County Mosquito Control Division and request an inspection. More HERE.
 June 27, 2016  Clinging Jellyfish fact sheet HERE.
 June 27, 2016  Help prevent mosquitos from breeding using the checklist HERE. The Monmouth County Mosquito Division urges residents ‘Fight the Bite!’
 June 22, 2016  EPA Public notice: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Reviews Cleanup at Burnt Fly Bog Superfund Site
 May 23, 2016  Updates from the Monmouth County Health Department concerning Zika Click HERE
 April 14, 2016  Marlboro Township Division of Police, in collaboration with the Monmouth County Prosecutors Office introduces the Monmouth County Special Needs Registry. Click HERE for information
 March 7, 2016  Information from the Monmouth County Mosquito Control Division, see HERE
 February 4, 2016  Monmouth County Health Department is seeking area residents who may have been bitten by a dog in the last three weeks. https://co.monmouth.nj.us/PressDetail.aspx?ID=2234
 January 28, 2016  NJ Departments of Health and Environmental Protection urge all NJ residents to test their home for radon. More information can be found on the letter from the State Department of Health.
 January 26, 2016  Portable Heater Safety Tips from Marlboro Fire Prevention Bureau
   The New Jersey Department of Health and the New Jersey Poison Information and Education Systems(NJ PIES) have partnered to open a 24-hour a day, 7-days a week, toll-free information line for the general public who have questions regarding the Ebola virus. The number is 1-800-962-1253.
   Please see the Press Release from the Monmouth County Health Department "How Monmouth County is Preparing for Ebola Threat". For more information about local preparedness activities, contact the Monmouth County Health Department at 732-431-7456.
   Monmouth County Health Department News and Updates
   The Monmouth County Board of Health provides information on protecting yourself from tick-borne diseases. Click HERE for more information.
   DEP Black Bears News Release
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