Flu season is here
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Flu Season is upon us, so be sure to get your flu
shot! The Monmouth County Health Department (MCHD) holds
immunization clinics
throughout the County. Check
our Calendar of Events regularly for dates and times. Cost is $25.00,
and several insurance plans are accepted. For questions, call
732-431-7456, ext. 8512. |
Rabies Clinics
The MCHD hosts rabies clinics throughout the County during the year. In November and December, clinics will be
available in the following locations:*
November
Holmdel: Saturday, 11/5, 8:30-10 a.m., Public Works Garage -Crawfords Corner Rd.
Keyport: Saturday, 11/5, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Public Works Garage -Beers & Francis St.
Roosevelt: Saturday, 11/5, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m., Public Works Garage -Rochdale Ave.
Aberdeen: Wednesday, 11/9, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., Public Works Garage -147 Lenox Rd.
December
Howell: Saturday, 12/3, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Public Works Garage, Old Tavern Road
Belmar: Saturday, 12/3, 9 -10:30 a.m., Public Works Garage, 13th Avenue
*New clinics are added on a regular
basis, visit the Calendar
of Events often!
Zika Virus
Even though summer has ended, remember that mosquitoes can remain active through the fall and winter. Always take preventative measures to keep you and your family
safe for the holidays!
Well Child Physicals
Free physicals are available for
children from birth to 18, living within MCHD tember towns. There is a fee of $20.00 for children living
in non-MCHD member towns. For a town listing, visit the MCHD website. Physicals are
available on Thursday, Nov. 17 and Dec. 15,
from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., at the County's Board of Social
Services Building, 3000 Kozloski Rd, Freehold (see map). Appointments are required and available in
the mornings only. For more information, call 732-431-7456.
November is Diabetic Eye Awareness Month
 Diabetes is the leading cause
of blindness in working-age Americans. Approximately 29 million Americans age 20 or older
have diabetes, but almost one-third don’t know they have the disease and are at
risk for vision loss. Early symptoms of diabetes are
often unnoticed, and vision may not be affected until the disease is severe.
Diabetic eye diseases include diabetic retinopathy, cataracts and glaucoma. Retinopathy is a
potentially blinding condition in which the blood vessels inside the retina
become damaged from the high blood sugar levels. This
leads to fluids leaking into the retina and obstructing blood flow. Both may
cause severe vision loss. Diabetes can cause cataracts and glaucoma. If you have diabetes, you may get
cataracts at a younger age, and your chances of developing glaucoma are
doubled.
Early diagnosis of diabetes
and, most importantly, maintaining strict control of blood sugar and
hypertension through diet, exercise and medication, can help reduce your risk
of developing eye disease. Make an appointment
for an eye exam today! Schedule a complete dilated eye examination with the
MCHD at 732-431-7456 ext. 5. Exams are provided in conjunction with
the NJ Commission for the Blind the third Monday of each month.
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