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November 14, 2024

GET READY FOR THE GREAT AMERICAN SMOKEOUT!

Get ready for the Great American Smokeout! November 21st is your DAY ONE! Smoking causes cancer, heart disease, stroke, lung disease, diabetes, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, among so many […]

November 13, 2024

CDC REPORTS PERTUSSIS OUTBREAKS

CDC Reports Pertussis (Whooping Cough) Outbreaks Highest in U.S. in Over a Decade: Cases also on the Rise in Ocean County. FACTS: ** In the first 8 months of 2024, […]

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September 17, 2024

AVAILABLE INFLUENZA AND COVID-19 VACCINE CLINICS

The Ocean County Health Department (OCHD) is announcing it has scheduled 3 dozen seasonal influenza and COVID-19 vaccine clinics at locations all throughout Ocean County starting in October. The first […]

September 13, 2024

WATER SAFETY IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN EVER!

Summer may be coming to a close, but water safety is more important than ever! At this time of year, many Jersey Shore residents like to call the next several […]

September 10, 2024

WHAT IS RESPIRATORY SYNCYTIAL VIRUS?

RSV can affect a person of any age but causes the most problems for the very young and very old. Most babies have been infected at least once by the […]

August 29, 2024

TIPS TO ALLEVIATE BACK-TO-SCHOOL ANXIETY!

5 Important Tips to Alleviate Back-to-School Anxiety! There are several easy ways to tell when a child’s anxiety is cause for concern. Red flags that indicate a child’s anxiety is […]

August 23, 2024

STAY SAFE FROM RABIES!

August 1 through October 15 is the BEST TIME to Evict Bats from Your Attic. For many adaptable bats in New Jersey, attics in buildings make a warm, safe place […]

August 15, 2024

CLEAR THE SHELTERS: ADOPT A PET AND CHANGE A LIFE

The Ocean County Animal Facilities Launch Annual Clear the Shelters National Pet Adoption Event The Ocean County Animal Facilities are excited to announce their participation in the annual Clear the […]

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October 9, 2024

WHOOPING COUGH IS ON THE RISE

Whooping Cough (Pertussis) on the rise throughout Ocean County. Are you & your loved ones protected? FACTS: ** In the first 8 months of 2024, the U.S. experienced 5 times […]

October 7, 2024

PRETTY IN PINK, HANDSOME IN BLUE DAY

OCEAN COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT TO RECOGNIZE PRETTY PINK, HANDSOME IN BLUE DAY ON OCTOBER 16, 2024. The Ocean County Health Department (OCHD) is pleased to announce the recognition of Pretty […]

October 2, 2024

ACTIVE STUDENTS ARE BETTER LEARNERS!

Recommendations for Physical Activity Aerobic: Most of the 60 minutes or more per day should be either moderate- or vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity and should include vigorous-intensity physical activity on […]

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