CAPE MAY COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT SITE FOR RNS MOBILE MAMMOGRAPHY VAN
Freeholder Gerald Thornton announced that the Ruth Newman Shapiro (RNS) mobile mammography van will be at the Cape May County Health Department on Monday, July 27th and Monday, September 28th from 9:30 to 3:30 p.m.(Click here for more information).
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FORCAPE MAYCOUNTY MEDICAL RESERVE CORPS
Freeholder Gerald Thornton announced that the Cape May County Medical Reserve Corps is seeking volunteers to be a part of this vital community organization.(Click here for more information).
2009 COOPERATIVE COASTAL MONITORING PROGRAM
Freeholder Gerald Thornton is pleased to announce that the 2009 Coastal Water Monitoring Program is underway in Cape MayCounty. (Click here for more information).
Cape May CountyCancer Education and Early Detection Program to Host Pink Tea to Celebrate Breast Cancer Survivor Day
May 20, 2009 is designated as Breast Cancer Survivor Day in New Jersey.Freeholder Gerald Thornton announced that the Cape May County Board of Chosen Freeholders and the Cape May County Department of Health’s Cancer Education and Early Detention (CEED) program will host a Pink Tea on May 20th... (Click here for more information).
Update on Swine Flu Investigation – Revised May 1, 2009
The CDC has confirmed cases of swine origin influenza A (H1N1) infection in the United States, including several cases in New Jersey. The US cases have been generally mild. As of May 1, 2009 there are no confirmed cases in Cape May County.
The Cape May County Department of Health is working with healthcare partners to promptly identify any suspected cases of H1N1 flu and to investigate any clusters of infection. The symptoms of H1N1 flu are typical of seasonal influenza – fever, cough, sore throat, headache, and muscle aches. Some people may also experience vomiting and diarrhea.
The transmission of the H1N1 flu virus is thought to occur in the same way as seasonal flu occurs in people, which is mainly person-to-person transmission through coughing or sneezing of people infected with the influenza virus. People may also become infected by touching something with flu viruses on it and then touching their mouth or nose.
If you are experiencing flu-like symptoms, you should call your physician who can determine if treatment is necessary. If you are experiencing signs of severe illness you should seek urgent medical care.
The CDC recommends the use of two antiviral medications, Oseltamivir and Zanamivir to treat and prevent infection with H1N1 flu. The CDC is also working to develop a specific vaccine.
Department of Health begins annual West Nile Virus (WNV) surveillance
With the 2009 West Nile Virus season fast approaching, the Department of Health will again be accepting dead bird reports and specimens from County residents starting on April 15. (Click here for more information).
County Hosts Third Healthcare Resource Day
Cape May County Freeholder Gerald Thornton is pleased to invite the public to the county’s third Healthcare Resource Day to take place on Saturday, May 9th at the Wildwoods Convention Center. (Click here for more information).
Cape MayCounty Protects Seniors against Shingles
Freeholder Gerald Thornton encourages seniors to find out about Cape MayCounty’s shingles vaccination program.(Click here for more information).
ThomasJeffersonUniversity Nursing Students Partnering with Cape May County
Freeholder Gerald Thornton announced today that the Cape May County Department of Health and the Thomas Jefferson University School of Nursing have developed a partnership that allows senior nursing students to complete a section of their clinical rotation at the Department of Health. (Click Here For more information).
National Law Passed That Affects All Public Pools and Spas
The Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act goes into effect December 19, 2008.This Federal Law is designed to increase the safety of swimming pools and spas though out the country.The Cape May County Department of Health will be inspecting recreational swimming facilities for compliance with this law.(Click Here for More information)
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... (Click here for more information...)
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.
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. (Click Here for more information)
What is MRSA?
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... (Click here for more information)
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... (Click Here for more information)
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