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Public
Health Nursing
The
Vineland Health Department works to control the spread of contagious diseases
in Vineland through education, counseling, screening and immunizations.
Certain
infectious diseases such as salmonella, measles, shigella and others must
be reported to the Vineland Health
Department. Upon receipt of such reports, Public Health Nursing staff investigates
the case or cases in order to
control the spread of the disease in the community. To report an infectious
disease, or if you have any questions
about communicable diseases call 856-794-4261.
- Flu
Shots
The Vineland
Department of Health is offering FREE flu shots to all residents of
the City of Vineland.
Anyone
who wants to lower their chances of getting the flu should get a flu
shot. It is highly recommended for people who are at high risk of
getting the flu. This includes people:
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50 years of age or older
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All children from 6 months to 18 years old
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Pregnant women
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Diabetes
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Heart Disease
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Asthma
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Kidney Disease
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Caregivers to infants or the elderly
All children
ages 6-59 months enrolled in child care, preschool or pre-Kindergarten
are now required to receive a flu shot before December 31, 2008.
Questions?
Please call the Health Department at: 856-794-4000 ext. 4261
Information
on What
You Need To Know about the Influenza Vaccine.
Immunizations
are essential to protect children from many devastating diseases. But
adults also need immunizationsthe
NJ Department of Health reports that over 40,000 adults die each year
from diseases for which an immunization
is available. Take a look at the following immunization schedule and make
sure every member of your family gets
all needed immunizations.
Immunization
Schedule - 0-18 Years Old
Immunization
Schedule - Español - 0 - 15 Meses
Click on
the picture below for the Interactive Child Immunization Scheduler from
the CDC:

Adult
Immunication Schedule
Shots
for Tots Clinic

Vineland Health Department
18 N. East Avenue
Vineland, NJ 08360
Every
Third Wednesday of the Month
9 am. 12 noon.
No appointment necessary.
Screening
and treatment are available at no cost. Certain eligibility requirements
apply. Clinics are held at Vineland
Community Nursing Service Office at 18 N. East Avenue, Vineland. Call 856-794-4261
for an appointment.
- Sexually
Transmitted Disease
Screening,
counseling and treatment is available for Gonorrhea, Syphilis and Chlamydia.
No appointment is necessary. The clinic
is scheduled every Tuesday, except holidays, registration time is from 4
-5 p.m. For more information call 856-794-4261.
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