The Bergenfield Health Department will conduct its annual rabies vaccination program for cats and dogs on Thursday, January 16th, 2020 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The Clinic will be held at the Department of Public Works Garage located directly behind Borough Hall at 198 N. Washington Avenue. All dogs must be leashed and cats should be in a approved animal carrier for their safety.

Dogs and cats may be vaccinated as early as three months of age, please bring proof of any prior rabies vaccine (tags are not acceptable) If you do not have proof of prior vaccination, your pet will receive a 1-year vaccination.

IMPORTANT: If your pets' rabies vaccination expires any time before November 1st, 2020, you MUST vaccinate your pet in January of 2020 in order to obtain license. Please remember that licensing is required by January 31st to avoid late fees.

PLEASE NOTE: License Fees will no longer be collected at the rabies clinic.

Further questions can be directed to the Bergenfield Health Department at 201-387-4055 ext. 5.

The Quadvalent Influenza vaccination is now available at the Bergenfield Health Department. The Healh Department will no longer submit reimbursement to Medicare. A receipt will be given for self-submission to your health insurance. The fee for the vaccination is $20 for all residents. The vaccination is being offered to residents from age 6 months and older. An adult must accompany children under the age of 18 years old during vaccination. Vaccination will be scheduled by appointment only. A public health nurse will vaccinate the home bound by appointment. Please contact the Bergenfield Health Department at 201-387-4055 ext. 5 to schedule your flu vaccine for 2019-2020 Influenza season.

Kickoff is on March 24, 2019! For details, download the flyer.

A Bergenfield public health nurse is available to discuss with Bergenfield residents age 18 years and older. Health promotion covering a variety of topics, as well as screening for hypertension is available. This is a free health consultation. Walk-ins are welcome. Please bring a list of your medications if it is your first visit to this clinic. The location is 293 Murray Hill Terrace in the Health Consultation rooms located inside Brookside Gardens on the first floor. Street parking is available. Please enter by the first door as you enter on the right side of the building. Dates fall on every other Thursdays from 9:30 am till 12 noon. Please contact the Bergenfield Health Department if you have questions. 201-387-4055 ext. 5.

• January dates are: 10th and the 24th, 2019
• February dates are: the 14th and 28th, 2019

Home medical waste i.e.: Needles, Insulin syringes, pen needles and any intravenous sharps should not be disposed in your trash bag at your home. Dispose of used sharps in an old bleach or laundry detergent container when half full of your sharps. Tape the top closed and drop into your regular trash bag. Never dispose of sharps without first depositing them in a non-permeable container such as a bleach or laundry detergent container. This process will decrease the possibility of exposure to your blood to the garbage man of family members. Create a safe environment for your family and neighbors.

Please refer to the attached link to learn more ways to protect others from sharp exposures.

https://www.facebook.com/656348637888658/posts/938322559691263?sfns=1

The current recommendations in the context of the recent cases of measles in our Tri State area. No known measles cases are in Bergenfield, NJ.

There have been a number of measles cases documented in our area, most notably in Rockland County. Measles is a highly contagious virus. The incubation period ranges from 7-21 days from exposure to onset of symptoms. Symptoms of a measles infection include high fever, cough, congestion, conjunctivitis, and a pronounced rash. Complications of measles are pneumonia, croup, diarrhea, dehydration, and encephalitis.

Thankfully measles infection is very preventable following routine vaccine recommendations. At this time there are no additional recommendations beyond receiving the MMR vaccine at the 12 month check-up and 4 year check-up.

We encourage families to schedule an MMR vaccine visit if:

* a child is over 12 months old and has not yet received one MMR vaccine
* a child is over 4 years old and has not received a second MMR vaccine

The prevention strategy may change if the current number of cases grows and public health officials designate an outbreak.

If someone is concerned about a direct exposure to measles and the child exposed is under 12 months old or under-immunized please call The Bergenfield Health Department at 201-387-4055 ex: 5 to discuss further.

To stress at this time there are currently no additional steps needed if a child is maintaining the recommended vaccine schedule and has already had their 12 month check-up.

https://www.cdc.gov/measles/vaccination.html

The 2018-2019 flu season will closely be approaching us. The Quadvalent Flu vaccine is now available for Bergenfield residents at the Bergenfield Health Department. Vaccination is administered in the Health Department’s Community Health Rooms located at 198 N. Washington Avenue by a public health nurse. Ages 6 months through adulthood can schedule a vaccination. There is a $15 administration fee for the vaccination. A home visit by a public health nurse can be scheduled as well for the home bound at no extra cost. Children attending preschool in New Jersey are required to receive a flu vaccination to remain in school this winter season. Pregnant women and those who have chronic health conditions are more at risk from complications of flu like illnesses. Please contact the Bergenfield Health Department at 201-387-4055 option 5 to arrange for your vaccination.

Those eligible for this service:

• Age 18 years and older
• People who live in New Jersey
• Person does not have Health Insurance
• Person has insurance that does not cover any portion of vaccinations.

Vaccines available:

• Tdap
• Hepatitis A series
• Pneumonia 13 and 23
• Influenza
• MMR
• Varicella
• Shingrix (Shingles vaccine)
• Prevnar13
• HPV
• Meningitis MCV4 and B

Cost: $16.00 per vaccine. Call for your appointment: 201-387-4055 option 5 Monday to Friday only 9am-4pm. Clinic Address: 198 N Washington Ave, Bergenfield, NJ 07621.

Bergenfield Health Department offers growth and development physicals and age appropriate vaccination for uninsured Bergenfield residents age 2 months through 18 years old by appointment. Please contact the Bergenfield public health nurse at 201-387-4055 ex 5 for appointment.

Date: October 3rd, 2017 from 5:30pm to 6:30pm. Bring a friend and your yoga mat or a beach towel. Registration required please. Call the Bergenfield Health Department at 201-387-4055 ex 5.

There is no charge for this free class. We ask that you wear an item that is pink if possible to the class. Donations to the American Cancer Society accepted, if you would like to donate towards fund raising for cancer research. Rita Yoga is donating her time and expertize to introduce residents to the health benefits of yoga practice. The Bergenfield Health Department will have health information for all participants included in a goodie bag for all who register. Please don’t be shy and join us!