Friday, September 30, 2011
Shots will be distributed to residents age 4 and older on four dates in October.
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Friday, September 30, 2011
Seasonal flu shots will be available to the public at four clinics during October scheduled by the Bernards Township Health Department. Seasonal influenza is a contagious, respiratory illness caused by a virus which is preventable by a vaccine, according to information released by the health department. The vaccine takes about two weeks to become effective against flu and provides protection for about six months. All clinics are open to those age four and older. The health department serves residents of Bernards Township, Bernardsville, Long Hill Township, Peapack and Gladstone Borough, Chester Borough and Mendham Borough and Township. Flu shots will be distributed from 9 to 11 a.m. at clinics scheduled on Wednesday, Oct. 12 at St. James …
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Thursday, September 15, 2011
State reports Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease (EHD) causing symptoms and deaths in area deer.
Township police report having received about two dozen reports over the past week on deer that may be displaying signs of an outbreak of a species-specific disease, Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease (EHD), that state officials assure is not a danger to humans. The dying or dead deer are often found close to water sources as they try to drink due to internal hemorrhaging that is caused by the disease or their feverish condition, according to police and state reports. That may be why some people have been associating the dying deer with drinking from local water supplies, noted Township Police Lt. Ted Reese, in a response to a question about residents reporting the dead deer. EHD is a viral infection that is spread by the bite of a midge or gnat…
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Information also on health department website.
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Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Following up on the impact of last weekend's Hurricane Irene — and with many area residents still without power into a third day after the storm — public health officials continue to answer questions and provide residents with information to protect their health and well being. The Bernards Township Health Department announced that those with questions or concerns about health and safety can call 908-204-2520. The health department advised that residents should take note of the following guidelines to keep safe and healthy as they clean up in the aftermath of Hurricane Irene: In-depth information can be found on our website: Bernard Township Health Department, www.bernardshealth.org. The Bernards Township Health Department also is the …
Karen W.
3:35 pm on Thursday, September 15, 2011
Police responded to a sighting two weekends ago at the Hardscrabble Rd. residence of one of my neighbors. The deer was obviously ill and having trouble standing. It approached people and had all of the symptoms reported in the Patch article. more ›