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Hurricane Irene - Preparedness and Response

Flooding and Mold Information

Middlesex County Public Health Department Boil Water Advisory Guidelines

Bed Bug Fact Sheet

Extreme Heat

Dengue Fever

West Nile Virus

 

 

 

 


 

Hurricane Irene - Preparedness and Response


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Hurricanes – Learn How To Protect Yourself. emergency.cdc.gov  

Health Alerts

Emergency Preparedness and Response

Keeping Your Pet Safe During a Hurricane

Gather Emergency Supplies

http://www.bt.cdc.gov/preparedness/kit/disasters/

Food Safety after Hurricane Power Outages


Flooding and Mold Information


Information about Flooding:

Information about Mold:

Información General:

 

Middlesex County Public Health Department Boil Water Advisory Guidelines

Boil Water Guidelines for the Public
Boil Water Guidelines for Retail Food Establishments

 

 

Bed Bug Fact Sheet

 

Extreme Heat

Middlesex County Public Health Department Fact Sheets

Extreme Heat Prevention – Hot Weather Tips
Extreme Heat Illness and Prevention (Heat Stroke and Heat Exhaustion) – Fact Sheet

 

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Extreme Heat: A Prevention Guide to Promote Your Personal Health and Safety

English - http://www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/extremeheat/heat_guide.asp
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Additional Resources



Dengue Fever

Dengue Fever – Fact Sheet

Additional Information on dengue:

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
http://www.cdc.gov/dengue/fAQFacts/index.html

 

West Nile Virus

West Nile Virus – Fact Sheet

 

 

 

 

Information

Middlesex County Public Health Department Hotline
732-745-4344

H1N1 Hotline 1-866-321-9571

New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services
Toll-free telephone line: 1-866-321-9571
The telephone line will be operational Monday-Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Follow NJDHSS on: FacebookFacebook Follow DHSS on TwitterTwitter

 

 

NJ 2-1-1

Info Line of Central Jersey
1-888-908-INFO (4636)

 

 

 

Flu Resources

Flu Public Service Announcements (PSAs)
http://www.flu.gov/psa/

2009 H1N1 Flu: Free Resources
http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/freeresources.htm

CDC Podcasts
http://www2a.cdc.gov/podcasts/browse.asp?topic=swine%20flu

 

 

CDC H1N1 “Swine Flu” - PHISHING SCAM

Summary: The Office of the Chief Information Security Officer (OCISO) at the CDC, with the  Cyber Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT) have received reports of fraudulent emails (phishing) referencing a CDC sponsored State Vaccination Program for the H1N1 “Swine Flu” contagion. CDC has NOT implemented a state vaccination program requiring registration on www.cdc.gov. Users that click on the embedded link in the email are at risk of having malicious code installed on their system. OCISO would like to remind users to take the following steps to reduce the risk of being a victim of a phishing attack:

 

1. Do not follow unsolicited links and do not open or respond to unsolicited email messages.
2. Use caution when visiting un-trusted websites.
3. Use caution when entering personal information online.

For an example of a phishing email, please see our website on Health Related Hoaxes and Rumors at http://www.cdc.gov/hoaxes_rumors.html

 

Non-Safety-Related Voluntary Recall of Certain Lots of Sanofi Pasteur H1N1 Pediatric (0.25 mL, for 6-35 month olds) Vaccine in Pre-Filled Syringes Questions and Answers

http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/vaccination/syringes_qa.htm

 

Voluntary Non-Safety-Related Recall of Specific Lots of Nasal Spray Vaccine for 2009 H1N1 Influenza

http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/vaccination/sprayrecall_qa.htm


Resources for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/deaf.htm

American Sign Language Videos

Hand Washing: Provided by Health Information Translations

Videos from DeafMD.org
Public Service Announcement
Overview
Signs & Symptoms
How is it spread?
Prevention
Medications
Caring for Someone Who Is Sick
How Serious Is It?
What is the CDC doing?

 

Register Ready
http://www.registerready.nj.gov
This registration Web site allows residents with special needs and their families, friends and associates an opportunity to provide information to emergency response agencies, so emergency responders can better plan to serve them in a disaster or other emergency.
Register Ready

 

 

 

    Middlesex County Public Health Department Medical Reserve Corps

    Volunteers Needed
    http://www.njmrc.nj.gov/hcpr/
  • The MCPHD is looking for volunteers to join the Medical Reserve Corp (MRC) to assist during a public health emergency. 
  • MRC volunteers include medical and public health professionals, as well as others interested in strengthening the public health infrastructure and improving the preparedness and response capabilities of their local jurisdiction. 
  • MRC volunteers are able to help with call centers, researching information for education materials, assisting in investigations and other important public health activities. 
  • If you would like to join please go to the following website: https://njmrc.nj.gov/hcpr/jsp/signup.jsp and select the county where you live. 
  • Complete the application and the coordinator will contact you. 
  • For more information about the Middlesex county MRC unit, please visit: http://co.middlesex.nj.us/publichealth/MedicalReserve.htm

 

 

Links to Other Sites

World Health Organization http://www.who.int/en/

United States Department of Health and Human Services http://www.flu.gov/

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) http://www.cdc.gov/
2009 Flu Info

 

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) http://www.fda.gov

The Food and Drug Administration is informing consumers of, and protecting them against, potential harm associated with unapproved products claiming to diagnose, prevent, or otherwise act against the 2009 H1N1 influenza virus.

H1N1 Fraudulent Products


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New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services

 






Find a Flu Shot

New Jersey Office of Emergency Management http://www.ready.nj.gov/

New Jersey Department of Human Services
Division of Mental Health Services - Disaster and Terrorism Branch

http://www.disastermentalhealthnj.com/

Disaster Mental Health Helpline
Toll free – 877-294-HELP(4357)
TTY – 877-294-4356

Coping with your Emotions during Public Health Emergencies

 

 

 

Gripe H1N1 Información (Gripe Porcina)

Departamento de Salud Pública del Condado de Middlesex  Información General
Información General

Aviso Importante Para el Público
Ayude prevenir la influenza
Educación sobre la higiene respiratoria
¿Es esto un resfriado o una influenza?
Flu pandémico, planificación y la preparación del equipo de emergencia
Hábitos saludables en las escuelas
Hábitos saludables para su hogar
Previniendo enfermedades en las escuelas
Proteja a los niños del flu
Protéjase Usted y Otros durante esta temporada de unfluenza

 

Forma de Consentimiento
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Forma de consentimiento para la vacuna de gripe (influenza) 2009 H1N1 – Inyección

Forma de consentimiento para la vacuna de gripe (Influenza) 2009 H1N1 – Combinación

 

Vacuna Contra la Influenza H1N1 2009 - Lo que usted necesita saber
Viva atenuada (rocío intranasal)
In-activa (Inyección)

 

Departamento de Salud y Servicios a Envejecientes de New Jersey
Linea de información gratis las 24 horas:
http://www.state.nj.us/health/er/h1n1
H1N1 Hotline 1-866-321-9571

Línea de información gratis: 1-866-321-9571
La línea telefónica estará operando lunes-viernes de 9 AM – 5 PM

Programa de Concientización Sobre la Gripe Pandémica
http://nj.gov/health/training/panflu/index_sp.shtml

Find a Flu Shot

Buscador de clínicas de vacunación contra la gripe
http://web.doh.state.nj.us/apps2/flu/fluschedules.aspx
http://www.findaflushot.com/spanish.php
http://www.flucliniclocator.org/

Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos de los EE. UU.http://espanol.pandemicflu.gov/pandemicflu/enes/24/_www_flu_gov/

 

Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades  
http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu

Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades (Podcasts)
http://www2a.cdc.gov/podcasts/browse.asp?topic=swine%20flu

  • Manténgase Informado Sobre la Influenza H1N1
  • H1N1 Influenza (Gripe porcina) (Swine Flu)
Las manos limpias ayudan a prevenir la influenza

 

Información

Línea de Información del centro de Jersey:
1-888-908-INFO (4636)

NJ 2-1-1

 

 

 

Departamento de Servicios Humanos de New Jersey
Linea de ayuda (HelpLine) gratis: 877-294-HELP (4357)
TTY – 877-294-4356
Para Hacer Frente a sus emociones durante emergencias de la salud pública

 

 


Combating Obesity for a Healthier Middlesex County

 

Combating Obesity for a Healthier Middlesex County Program Guide (Adobe PDF)

 

EDUCATION MATERIALS (in Adobe PDF)

Calories Burned During Exercise
Know Your Numbers Guide
Making Smart Breakfast Choices
Obesity and Chronic Disease
Packing a Healthy Lunch for Your Child
Rethink Your Drink
Smart Grocery Shopping
Ten Ways to Get Kids to Eat Their Veggies
Your Guide to Eating Out Healthy

 

PROGRAMS FOR THE CLASSROOM

Classroom programming is available for preschool through grade 6


PROGRAMS FOR THE COMMUNITY

Obesity and Chronic Disease
Know your Numbers
Parent Program
Supermarket Savvy
Dining out Healthy
Portion Distortion
Walking for Fitness

 

Contact the Middlesex County Public Health Department’s Health Education Division
Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 4:15 pm at 732-745-8484 to arrange for a FREE program

 

KEEP THE BEAT 2009-2010

Each month three new Heart Healthy recipes will be available here (in Adobe PDF format) from Keep the Beat, a cookbook published by the National Heart, Lung, Blood Institute.  Each recipe includes nutritional information for each serving. 

December's Recipes
January's Recipies
February's Recipes
March's Recipes
April's Recipes
May's Recipes
June's Recipes
August's Recipes
September's Recipes
October's Recipes




 

West Nile Virus Information

Middlesex County Public Health Department Fact Sheet (Adobe PDF)

Middlesex County Mosquito Extermination Commission

New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

 

 


 

Ricin

Middlesex County Public Health Department Ricin Fact Sheet (Adobe PDF)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention


Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA)

Middlesex County Public Health Department MRSA Information
MRSA what you need to know
MRSA fact sheet
MRSA fact sheet (gym/health club)
MRSA brochure
MRSA Q&A for schools


Additional MRSA Resources

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/diseases/submenus/sub_mrsa.htm

New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services
http://www.state.nj.us/health/cd/mrsa/index.shtml


Rabies Fact Sheet (Adobe PDF)
Rabies Brochure (Adobe PDF)

INFLUENZA

AVIAN FLU Facts

Flu Pandemics

Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome

New Jersey Smoke-Free Air Act

New Retail Food Code (470k doc)

Sanitation in Retail Food Establishments and Food and Beverage Vending Machines

 

 

What is Influenza (also called Flu)?

The flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. It can cause mild to severe illness. The best way to prevent this illness is by getting a flu vaccination each fall.

Some people, such as older people, young children, and people with certain health conditions, are at high risk for serious flu complications.

For more information and key facts about influenza:
http://www.cdc.gov/flu/
http://www.state.nj.us/health/flu/index.shtml

 

 

What is avian influenza (bird flu)?

Bird flu is an infection caused by avian (bird) influenza (flu) viruses. These flu viruses occur naturally among birds. Wild birds worldwide carry the viruses in their intestines, but usually do not get sick from them. However, bird flu is very contagious among birds and can make some domesticated birds, including chickens, ducks, and turkeys, very sick and kill them.

For more information about Avian flu in humans:
http://www.cdc.gov/flu/avian/gen-info/facts.htm

 

 

What is a Flu Pandemic?

An influenza pandemic is a global outbreak of disease that occurs when a new influenza A virus appears or “emerges” in the human population, causes serious illness, and then spreads easily from person to person worldwide. Pandemics are different from seasonal outbreaks or “epidemics” of influenza. Seasonal outbreaks are caused by subtypes of influenza viruses that already circulate among people, whereas pandemic outbreaks are caused by new subtypes, by subtypes that have never circulated among people, or by subtypes that have not circulated among people for a long time.

For more information about flu pandemics:
http://www.cdc.gov/flu/avian/gen-info/pandemics.htm

For more information about New Jersey’s Influenza Preparedness Plan: http://www.state.nj.us/health/flu/pandemic.shtml

 

 

What is SARS?

Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) is a viral respiratory illness caused by a coronavirus, called SARS-associated coronavirus (SARS-CoV). SARS was first reported in Asia in February 2003. Over the next few months, the illness spread to more than two dozen countries in North America, South America, Europe, and Asia before the SARS global outbreak of 2003 was contained.

For more information about SARS:

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/sars/faq.htm

New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services
http://www.state.nj.us/health/er/sars.htm

 

Information on New Jersey's Smoke-Free Air Act

The following documents regarding New Jersey's Smoke-Free Air Act are in Adobe Acrobat format. A free version of Adobe's Acrobat Reader may be downloaded by clicking here:

Letter to Retail Food Establishment Owner/Operators
Understanding the Smoke-Free Air Act

The Smoke-Free Air Act


No Smoking Sign -English
No Smoking Sign -Spanish