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January 17, 2025

PROTECTING CHILDREN FROM LEAD EXPOSURE: IMPORTANT TESTING TIPS

Stay lead-free, test twice before 3! Children can be exposed to lead in many ways, including through contaminated soil, lead-based paint, old leaded pipes, and more. Learn more: https://www.ochd.org/…/childhood-lead-poisoning…

New pets available for adoption at the Ocean County Animal Facilities!!

January 16, 2025

PETS AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION IN OCEAN COUNTY

New pets available for adoption at the Ocean County Animal Facilities!! Cider is a very handsome and outgoing boy! This 11-month-old loves lots of attention and is playful too! Bacon […]

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November 26, 2024

FREE HIV TESTING AND COUNSELING SERVICES

“World AIDS Day serves as an important reminder that we must remain steadfast in our commitment to prevent new HIV infections and provide essential services to all people living with […]

November 26, 2024

TIPS TO MANAGE THE HOLIDAY BLUES

AVOID THE HOLIDAY BLUES WITH TIPS TO HELP MANAGE STRESS AND ANXIETY (Toms River, NJ) – Many people look forward to the holiday season to be merry and bright, but […]

November 25, 2024

KEEP FOOD SAFETY IN MIND THIS THANKSGIVING!

Shopping Bacteria can multiply to dangerous levels if perishables, like turkey, are left in the Danger Zone (temperatures between 40 F and 140 F) for too long. Pick up your […]

November 19, 2024

ARE YOU READY TO ADOPT A NEW BFF?

Check out these adorable pets available at the Ocean County Animal Facilities. 1. Cassia: She is just the cutest little kitten! She is a little shy at first but warms […]

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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January 2, 2025

OCHD SEASONAL FLU VACCINE SCHEDULE

OCHD Seasonal Flu Vaccine Clinic Schedule for 2025. January 6 thru March 31, 2025 Location: 175 Sunset Avenue, Toms River Every Monday, 11am-5pm. Every Wednesday 10am – 12pm. To schedule […]

100 Year Anniversary for the Ocean County Health Department

December 30, 2024

REFLECTING ON 100 YEARS: OCHD’S ANNIVERSARY HIGHLIGHTS

As we near the end of 2024 one of the year’s biggest highlights is our 100th ANNIVERSARY! Whether during the Great Depression, the Airship Hindenburg disaster, the H1N1 crisis, Superstorm […]

Don't let whooping cough ruin the holidays for you & your loved ones!

December 23, 2024

KEEP YOUR HOLIDAYS JOYFUL BY PREVENTING WHOOPING COUGH

Don’t let whooping cough ruin the holidays for you & your loved ones! Whooping cough (Pertussis) complications are highest in infants under one year old. There’s also a potential danger […]

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