August was:National Immunization Awareness Month.
Immunizations and Vaccination aren’t just for babies and young kids and isn’t only recognized in August, Immunizations is always a hot topic. We all need shots to help protect is from serious diseases and illness. Everyone over the age of 6 months needs a seasonal flu shot every year, as well as knowing which important vaccines are needed to help protect us. Here’s a quick look at some shots people need at different ages:
Young Children:
- Children under the age of 6 get a series of shots to protect against Measles, Polio, Chicken Pox and Hepatitis.
Pre-Teens:
- All 11- and 12- year olds need shots to help prevent against Tetanus. Diphtheria, Whooping Cough, and Meningitis.
- Doctors recommend girls also get the HPV vaccine to protect against the most common cause of cervical cancer.
Adults:
- All adults need a Tetanus shot every 10 years
- People age 65 need a onetime Pneumonia shot
- Talk to your doctor or nurse about which shots you and your family need.
Ask your doctor about what vaccines may apply to you or your family…
It is Never too late!
Or contact the Public Health Nurses at the Health Department for more information.
SHINGLES/Zostavax Vaccine:
Now available through the Health Department. Recommended for persons age 60 and older to prevent shingles. Cost: $200 per vaccination, please contact the Public Health Nurses for more information at 973-835-5700 x 127.
Child Health Conference-CHC The Clinic offers Well child physical exams for children age birth – 5 years old, as well as Vaccines for children age birth – 18 years old. Services are for the community who are un-insured or under-insured. Under insured can mean you have some coverage but not all that will cover vaccination or routine well visits. Charge is $10per family per visit. Sorry NO sick visits. Upcoming dates are September 18th and November 14th. Please contact the Public Health Nurses for further details on time and location @ 973-835-5700 x 135.
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September:
Let the school mayhem begin~ Are you all up to date with your school supplies and vaccinations???
September is not only the start of another school year but it is also
National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month and Food Safety Month.
*In the past four decades, obesity rates in the United States have soared among all age groups. This rise in obesity rates has affected our youth in alarming fashion. Childhood obesity has increased more than fourfold among those ages 6 to 11. More than 23 million children and teenagers in the US ages 2 to 19 are obese or overweight, a statistics that health and medical experts consider an epidemic.
Preventing child hood obesity goes hand in hand with nutrition and physical activity, here are some tips and useful resources:
Enjoy some healthy snack ideas for your child as he or she goes back to school, make lunch fun and healthy:
- Dried fruit & nut mix
- String cheese & grapes
- Whole grain crackers with peanut butter
- Turkey breast or ham with cheese “roll-ups” on whole grain tortillas (rolled and then sliced into pinwheels)
- Celery sticks with low-fat cream cheese
- Fruit cup or applesauce
- Baby carrots or grape tomatoes & a small container of low-fat ranch dip
*Try to add fun touches as well such as a little note or a silly sticker. Use a cookie cutter to create fun shapes out of melon slices or a peanut butter and banana sandwich on whole grain bread. The more appealing you make your child’s lunch look; the more they are going to want to eat it.
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Fall Flu Clinic scheduled for October ~ Please check out the dates!
Introducing our NEW online web portal to ease the registration process!
Online registration is now available for your convenience by logging on to this is Highly recommended as this will allow you to conveniently select your appointment time, location and date to help us better serve you!
Date / Day / Town / Location / TimeOctober 1, 2012 / Monday / Kinnelon / Kiel School / 4:30-7:30pm
October 9,2012 / Tuesday / Bloomingdale / Fireman’s Hall / 4-7 pm
October 15, 2012 / Monday / Riverdale / Senior Center / 4-7 pm
October 23, 2012 / Tuesday / Florham Park / Briarwood School / 4-7 pm
Nov. 1, 2012 / Thursday / Pequannock / Peq. High School / 4-7 pm
Influenza, also known as the flu is a contagious respiratory illness. It causes serious illness and can even lead to death. Children and adults are recommended to receiveone dose of the vaccine between the months of September to December annually. Contact the Public Health Nurses for further questions or concerns @ 973-835-5700 x 127.
SMAC Blood test
Date: October 29, 2012
Time: 7am-10am
Fee: $20
Location: Bloomingdale Firemen’s Hall
97 Hamburg Turnpike Bloomingdale, NJ 07403
RED Ribbon Weekis October 21-31st
What are you going to do for Red Ribbon Week…Lets all come together to keep children, families and communities safe, healthy and drug-free. Don’t forget to wear your ribbon. DID YOU KNOW: Children of parents who talk to their teens regularly about drugs are 42% less likely to use drugs than those who don't, yet only a quarter of teens report having these conversations?
Pick up your Ribbon at the Health Department in support of Red Ribbon Week and keeping our Community Drug Free!
Rabies Clinic Date:
Date / Day / Town / Location / TimeNovember 3rd / Saturday / Pequannock / DPW Garage / 1pm-4pm
November 10th / Saturday / Riverdale / DPW Garage Dalton Drive / 11am-1pm
November 17th / Saturday / Florham Park / DPW Garage / 10am-12pm
November 17th
January 5th 2013 / Saturday / Kinnelon / DPW Garage
Kinnelon Road / 1pm-3pm
February 16th
2013 / Saturday / Bloomingdale / Senior Center
101 Hamburg Tpke
Rear LOT / 11am-1pm
Other local Dates and Locations:
Ringwood,Nov 3rd9am-noon, DPW Garage Margaret King Ave.
Butler,Nov 3rd 1pm-3pm, One Ace Road (Pole Barn).
Pompton Lakes, Nov 10th 1pm-3pm, DPW Garage Mill St.
Wanaque, Nov 17th9am-noon, DPW Garage First Ave. Haskell.
Pequannock Solid Waste Recycling Program wishes to remind you to always recycle. Stickers are available at the health department.
Reduce, Reuse and Recycle