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NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
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Cape May County Uses All of Its Flu Vaccine
The Cape May County Department of Health vaccinated an additional 1,850 County residents at Sunday’s final drive-through flu clinic, providing over 7,500 free flu vaccinations this flu season. (For more information...)
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November is Diabetes Month
Diabetes is a disease in which the body does not produce or properly use insulin. Insulin is a hormone that is needed to convert sugar, starches and other food into energy needed for daily life. (For more information...)
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Free Flu Shot Clinics for Kids and Their Families
As the weather gets cooler and we start thinking about football, fall festivals, and the holidays, it’s also time to start thinking about getting our annual flu shots. (For more information...) |
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September is National Preparedness Month.
Don't wait for an emergency to think about being prepared. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Ready Campaign has declared September as “National Preparedness Month”. (For more information...)
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Vaccination Requirements for 6th Graders
Children born on or after January 1, 1997 and entering grade 6 (or a comparable age level special education program) on or after September 1, 2008, need to have received one dose of Tdap... (For more information...) |
Summer Swimming Safety
Summer 2008 is here and there is no better place to enjoy it than diverse Cape May County. (For more information, including Rip Current Awareness...) |
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Find out about Pandemic Flu!
Are you unsure what the terms “seasonal flu”, “avian flu”, and “pandemic flu” mean? Would you like to know how New Jersey is preparing for a flu pandemic and steps that you can take to protect yourself and your family in a flu pandemic? Click here for a presentation on Pandemic flu in a MS Powerpoint or here for an Adobe Acrobat version of the presentation. If you would like more information on pandemic flu preparedness efforts in Cape May County, check our pandemic flu section or call 463-6689.
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To DEET or not to DEET is that your question?
DEET is the common name for N, N -diethyl-m-toluamide, and is the active ingredient in the most widely used insect repellents applied to the skin. DEET is designed for direct application to human skin. (For more information...) |
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What are these little blisters in Susie’s mouth? - June 10, 2008
An unpleasant side effect of the warm summer weather may include hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) for some of our youngest residents. (For more information...) |
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Cape May County Medical Reserve Corps Continues To Grow – Seeks Volunteers
The Cape May County Medical Reserve Corps is still seeking volunteers to be a part of this vital community organization. (for more information)
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Vaccination Requirements Changing in NJ
On Friday, December 14, the State of New Jersey became the first state to require an annual flu shot and pneumococcal vaccination for children attending licensed child care centers and preschools beginning in September 2008. (For more information) |
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Some germs that commonly live on the skin and in the nose are called staphylococcus or “staph” bacteria. Approximately 25-30% of the population has these bacteria in their nose... (For more information)
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Public Indoor Smoking Ban
Effective April 15th,2006, indoor public places and workplaces across the State will be smoke free. The Act ensures that workers... (for more information)
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