Two of the four pit bulls that were in contact with the rabid dog that bit three people during the last three weeks in the Cliffwood section of Aberdeen Township are lactating, which indicates that they may have may have passed on rabies to their puppies. The Monmouth County Health Department is asking that anyone who may have acquired, purchased, adopted or come into contact with pit bull puppies in the Cliffwood section of Aberdeen in the past three weeks contact them immediately.
The Monmouth County Health Department phone number is 732-431-7456, ext. 8580. After regular business hours, call 732-845-2004.
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Posted: February 5th, 2016 | Author: admin | Filed under: Aberdeen, Monmouth County News | Tags: Aberdeen, Christopher Merkel, Cliffwood, John Curley, Monmouth County Health Department, Monmouth County News | 5 Comments »
The Monmouth County Health Department announced today that it is monitoring the worldwide spread of the Zika virus and locally, an outbreak of gastrointestinal (GI) illinesses.
The department urges residents to stay home if ill and to be diligent about hand washing especially after using the bathroom and before eating.
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Posted: January 28th, 2016 | Author: admin | Filed under: Monmouth County News | Tags: Christopher Merkel, Deputy Freeholder Director Serena DiMaso, gastrointestinal illnesses, GI, Monmouth County Health Department, Monmouth County Mosquito Control, Monmouth County News, Serena DiMaso, Zika, Zika virus | Comments Off on Monmouth County Issues Health Alerts
The Monmouth County Health Department will offer a free measles vaccine clinic for Monmouth County residents on Wednesday, Feb. 18 from 9 a.m. to noon at their office located at 3435 Highway 9, Freehold.
Measles is a highly contagious respiratory disease caused by a virus. It spreads through the air through coughing and sneezing. Measles starts with a fever, runny nose, cough, red eyes, and sore throat, and is followed by a rash that spreads all over the body. About three out of 10 people who get measles will develop one or more complications including pneumonia, ear infections, or diarrhea. Complications are more common in adults and young children.
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Posted: February 9th, 2015 | Author: admin | Filed under: Monmouth County, Monmouth County Health Department | Tags: CDC, Christopher Merkel, Measles, measles outbreak, Monmouth County Health Department | Comments Off on Monmouth County offering free measles vaccine
Two of the four pit bulls that were in contact with the rabid dog that bit three people during the last three weeks in the Cliffwood section of Aberdeen Township are lactating, which indicates that they may have may have passed on rabies to their puppies. The Monmouth County Health Department is asking that anyone who may have acquired, purchased, adopted or come into contact with pit bull puppies in the Cliffwood section of Aberdeen in the past three weeks contact them immediately.
