Health Department

 
Belleville residents 60 and older may be eligible for vouchers to purchase locally grown “Jersey Fresh” fruits, vegetables and herbs.

The Montclair Health Department in conjunction with the Belleville Health Department is pleased to offer a new vaccine program for Belleville resident’s ages 11 years and over.

Vaccines will be administered by appointment only:
Wednesday, August 18 from 1-4pm
Wednesday, August 25 from 9:30-12noon

To schedule an appointment or for more information, Call 973-509-4974

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1st Cerebral Palsy of NJ, Inc. announced today that meals/milk will be available to all children enrolled, and will be provided free or at a reduced price to children from households whose gross incomes are at or below those shown on the federal income eligibility guidelines.  Applications are sent to households of all enrolled children that have not been directly certified.  Foster children may be eligible for free or reduced price meals and/or free milk.

Belleville Township Water Department found elevated levels of lead in drinking water in some homes/buildings in our community. Lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant  women and children 6 years and younger. Please read the Public Education Notice on the Township web site closely to see what you can do to reduce lead in your drinking water and to learn what Belleville Township Water Department is doing to address this problem.
Call us at 973-450-3412 for more information.

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At this time the CDC, NJDHSS, and local public health recommend the public take the following steps in light of the current situation:

• Practice good respiratory etiquette – cover coughs and sneezes and throw away used tissues.
• Wash your hands thoroughly and often with soap and water.  Use hand sanitizer when handwashing is unavailable.
• Avoid touching eyes, nose, and mouth as this can spread disease.
• Stay home if you are sick, keep children home from school if they are sick.
• Families should review their family preparedness plans which include:
1. Have two weeks worth of food and bottled water (one gallon per day per person) for you and your family.  This should include food that does not need refrigeration.
2. Two weeks worth of prescription medications.
3. Two weeks worth of ibuprofen or acetaminophen (Tylenol) for each person in the house for fever and pain.  A two-week supply of cough medicine.
4. Rehydration solution such as Pedialyte for kids and Gatorade for adults and teens.
5. Cell phone and charger.
6. Supply of plastic gloves (this will help protect you if you are caring for someone sick).
7. Disinfectants and chlorine bleach.

• Stay informed – know the sources for credible information.

http://www.state.nj.us/health/ and www.cdc.gov/flu/swine

24 hour New Jersey Health Department hotline:  866-321-9571.