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BOARD OF HEALTH ANNOUNCEMENTS

VACCINATION AVAILABLE IN MOUNT OLIVE TOWNSHIP
The Township of Mount Olive is now able to offer several vaccines to all residents at a cost of $15.00 each or 2 (two) vaccines for $20.00. 
All residents of Mount Olive, Netcong, Mount Arlington and Wharton are eligible. Vaccination will take place at the Nurse’s office at the
Mount Olive Municipal Building at 204 Flanders-Drakestown Road, Budd Lake, NJ.   Call The Mount Olive Health Department for an
appointment (973) 691-0900 ext. 7353.

The following vaccines are now available:
*Tetanus booster (Tdap)
*Meningitis
*Human Papiloma Virus (HPV)
*Pneumonia (Pneumovax)
*Tdap and Meningitis vaccination is required for entry into sixth grade.
Please note:  this is separate from the Vaccines for Children program which provides free vaccinations for children without insurance by appointment
at Mount Olive Township Health Department.  (973) 691-0900 ext. 7353.
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Vaccinations Available for Children entering 6th Grade
Mount Olive Township Health Department has Tdap and Meningitis vaccinations available for students entering 6th Grade. 
The cost for both vaccinations is $20.00 (no insurance cards necessary). 
For families that qualify, free vaccinations are also available through the Vaccines for Children program.
Please call (973) 691-0900 ext 7353.
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MT. ARLINGTON ANNUAL HEALTH FAIR
The annual Health Fair will be held Monday, September 27, 2010.  Pre-registration is suggested.  You may contact the Board of Health at (973-398-6832 Ext. 13 or 14).

The Health Fair provides:
- SMAC Blood Analysis, which requires fasting-includes glucose and cholesterol testing.
- Female Cancer Screening – Gynecological Exam including PAP and breast exam.
- Male Cancer Screening – prostate and digital rectal exam.
- Blood Pressure.
- PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen) test available (Fee $25.00).
Fees for each service are determined by the Mt. Arlington Board of Health.

The date for the annual Flu Vaccine Clinic will be determined at a later date.

BABY WELL CLINIC
This service is primarily for vaccinations for children aged newborns to eighteen years old.  Certain qualifications do apply.  Please contact the Board of Health for more information at (973) 398-6832 Ext. 13 or 14.

FREE RABIES CLINIC
The Mount Arlington Free Rabies Clinic will be held November 13, 2010.

Time:      10:00am – 11:00am

Location:  Mount Arlington Firehouse
                407 Howard Blvd.
                Mount Arlington, NJ

Services Available:  Free Rabies Vaccination

Dog and Cat Licenses must be renewed yearly in January. 
Please keep your pets’ license up to date.

LYME DISEASE
Plan ahead to avoid TICKS by using insect repellants when appropriate and spraying clothing and shoes that are worn for hikes, yard work and play with permethrin products.  Residents are also advised to keep a tick remover on hand (the latter two products are available at specialty stores).  Lyme disease can be avoided. Planning ahead and responding appropriately to an exposure can greatly reduce the risk of contracting the disease.  Please call the Health Department or your doctor with any questions.

BOARD OF HEALTH ORDINANCES
The Board of Health has had several complaints of residents not cleaning up after their dog.  Please be informed of Ordinance Ch. 186. 1-3 Animal Sanitation.  Any person who owns, harbors, keeps or is in charge of a dog shall immediately remove all feces deposited by such dog in a sanitary manner.

Any person who violates any Ordinance of the Borough of Mt. Arlington is subject to a summons and a fine up to $1,500.00.

FREE FOOT SCREENING
Friday, August 20, 2010

The Mount Olive Health Department is offering a free foot screening on August 20, 2010 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Nurse's clinic in the Municipal Building.
Dr. Helene Nguyen, DPM, will screen residents for foot ulcers, fractures, skin and nail diseases, deformities and diabetic neuropathy. The screening is free for residents of Mount Olive,
Netcong, Mount Arlington and Wharton. Please call the Public Health Nurse for more information at 973-691-0900 extension 7353.

FREE FARM VOUCHERS
The Free Farm Vouchers Program is available to lower income Seniors to purchase fresh farm fruits and vegetables at no cost. Qualified Seniors must be age 60 and older with an income less than $20,036 per year per individual. For a couple income it should be less than $26,955. Proof of income is necessary. Vouchers must be used at Farms by November 30, 2010 and cannot be used to purchase dairy or other goods. For additional information, please contact Wanda Andes Stevens at 973-691-0900, ext. 7365.

FREE SKIN CANCER SCREENING
Wednesday, 8/18/10, 1:30-3:30 p.m.

Mount Olive Township in cooperation with Dr. Gellar's dermatology office is sponsoring a Free Skin Cancer Screening. This screening is open to all residents of Mount Olive,
Netcong, Mount Arlington and Wharton. It will be held at the Mount olive Nurse's Office at 204 Flanders Drakestown Road in Budd Lake. Appointments are necessary. Please
wear two-piece loose fitting clothes.

Everyone is at risk for skin cancer. If you are not under the care of a dermatologist, you should attend this FREE exam. Known risk factors are fair skin or hair, prolonged sun exposure
or severe sunburns and family history of skin cancer.

Please call Helen Giles, RN for additional information at 973-691-0900 ext. 7353.

FREE DIABETES SCREENING
Wednesday, 9/8/10 from 1:30-2:30 p.m. at the Elk's Club on Howard Boulevard in Mount Arlington.
The local health department is sponsoring free diabetes screening with non-fasting glucose level.

Please call Helen Giles, RN for additional information at 973-691-0900 ext. 7353.

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