OCEAN COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT CONTINUES TO OFFER H1N1 VACCINATIONS (4/2/10)
The Ocean County Health Department (OCHD) continues to offer injectable H1N1 vaccine to Ocean County residents throughout the county. The vaccine is offered to anyone over the age of 6 months. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention continue to recommend everyone over the age of 6 months get vaccinated against H1N1. During the month of March, H1N1 clinics will be offered every Wednesday morning from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and every Thursday from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Ocean County Health Department, 175 Sunset Avenue, Toms River. There is no cost for the H1N1 vaccine. In addition, H1N1 vaccination
clinics will also be offered at:

Date: Friday, April 2, 2010
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location: Ocean County Connection (Ocean County Mall)

Date: Saturday, April 3, 2010
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Ocean County Connection (Ocean County Mall)

Date: Monday, April 5, 2010
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: Lacey Branch, Ocean County Library
10 East Lacey Road, Forked River

Date: Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Stafford Branch, Ocean County Library
129 N. Main Street, Manahawkin

Date: Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: Ocean County Health Department
175 Sunset Avenue, Toms River

Date: Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Time: 1:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Ocean County WIC (Lakewood)
225 4th Street, Lakewood

Date: Thursday, April 8, 2010
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Lakewood Referral and Resource Center
212 2nd Street, Suite 204, Lakewood

Date: Thursday, April 8, 2010
Time: 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Location: Ocean County Health Department
175 Sunset Avenue, Toms River

Date: Friday, April 9, 2010
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Brick Branch, Ocean County Library
301 Chambers Bridge Road, Brick

Date: Friday, April 9, 2010
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location: Ocean County Connection (Ocean County Mall)

Date: Saturday, April 10, 2010
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Ocean County Connection (Ocean County Mall)

Date: Monday, April 12, 2010
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location: Jackson Branch, Ocean County Library
2 Jackson Drive, Jackson

Date: Monday, April 12, 2010
Time: 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Location: Pinelands Regional High School
565 Nugentown Road, Little Egg Harbor

Date: Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Toms River Branch, Ocean County Library
101 Washington Street, Toms River

Date: Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: Ocean County Health Department
175 Sunset Avenue, Toms River

Date: Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Time: 1:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Ocean County WIC (Lakewood)
225 4th Street, Lakewood

Date: Thursday, April 15, 2010
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Lakewood Referral and Resource Center
212 2nd Street, Suite 204, Lakewood

Date: Thursday, April 15, 2010
Time: 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Location: Ocean County Health Department
175 Sunset Avenue, Toms River

Date: Friday, April 16, 2010
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location: Ocean County Connection (Ocean County Mall)

Date: Saturday, April 17, 2010
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Ocean County Connection (Ocean County Mall)

Date: Monday, April 19, 2010
Time: 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Location: Lacey Township Middle School
660 Denton Avenue, Forked River

Date: Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: Ocean County Health Department
175 Sunset Avenue, Toms River

Date: Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Time: 1:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Ocean County WIC (Lakewood)
225 4th Street, Lakewood

Date: Thursday, April 22, 2010
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Lakewood Referral and Resource Center
212 2nd Street, Suite 204, Lakewood

Date: Thursday, April 22, 2010
Time: 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Location: Ocean County Health Department
175 Sunset Avenue, Toms River

Date: Friday, April 23, 2010
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location: Ocean County Connection (Ocean County Mall)

Date: Saturday, April 24, 2010
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Ocean County Connection (Ocean County Mall)

Date: Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: Ocean County Health Department
175 Sunset Avenue, Toms River

Date: Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Time: 1:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Ocean County WIC (Lakewood)
225 4th Street, Lakewood

Date: Thursday, April 29, 2010
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Lakewood Referral and Resource Center
212 2nd Street, Suite 204, Lakewood

Date: Thursday, April 29, 2010
Time: 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Location: Ocean County Health Department
175 Sunset Avenue, Toms River

Date: Thursday, April 29, 2010
Time: 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Location: Ocean Acres Community Center
489 Nautilus Drive, Manahawkin

Date: Friday, April 30, 2010
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: Lakewood Branch, Ocean County Library
301 Lexington Avenue, Lakewood

Date: Friday, April 30, 2010
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location: Ocean County Connection (Ocean County Mall)

You can visit the Ocean County Health Department website at www.ochd.org to view times, dates and sites of H1N1 clinics. You may also call 732-341-9700 or 1-800 - 342-9738, ext. 7791 with questions about H1N1.

-----------------------------
OCEAN COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT CONTINUES TO OFFER H1N1 VACCINATIONS

The Ocean County Health Department (OCHD) will be offering injectable and intranasal H1N1 vaccine to Ocean County residents throughout the county. The vaccine is offered to anyone over the age of 6 months. During the month of February, H1N1 clinics will be offered every Wednesday morning from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and every Thursday from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Ocean County Health Department, 175 Sunset Avenue, Toms River. There is no cost for the H1N1 vaccine. The H1N1 intranasal vaccine is for people ages 2 – 49, not pregnant, no underlying health conditions and does not live with or have close contact with someone that has a severely compromised immune system. In addition, H1N1 vaccination clinics will also be offered at:

Date: Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: Holiday City South (Clubhouse South)
139 Santiago Drive, Toms River

Date: Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Time: 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Location: Greenbriar #1 (Clubhouse)
1 Darley Circle, Brick

Date: Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: Ocean County Health Department
175 Sunset Avenue, Toms River

Date: Thursday, February 18, 2010
Time: 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Location: Cedar Glen Lakes (Lakeside Hall)
Michigan Avenue, Whiting

Date: Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Time: 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Location: Lions Head North (Clubhouse)
200 Courtshire Drive, Brick

Date: Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Time: 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Location: Pinelands Regional High School
565 Nugentown Road, Little Egg Harbor

Date: Friday, February 26, 2010
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Location: Melvin Cottrel Center
45 Don Connor Boulevard, Jackson

Date: Friday, February 26, 2010
Time: 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Location: Ocean Acres Community Center
489 Nautilus Drive, Stafford

Date: Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Time: 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Location: Lacey Township Middle School
660 Denton Avenue, Forked River

Date: Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Location: Crestwood 1 & 2 (Harmony Hall)
470 Route 530, Whiting

Date: Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Location: Crestwood 7 (Fernwood Hall)
1 Falmouth Avenue, Whiting

Date: Thursday, March 4, 2010
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Location: Crestwood 4 (Independence Hall)
15E Mocassin Drive, Whiting

Date: Friday, March 5, 2010
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Location: Crestwood 3 & 5 (Hilltop Hall)
325 Schoolhouse Drive, Whiting

Date: Friday, March 5, 2010
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Location: Crestwood 6 (Deerfield Hall)
6 Congasia Drive, Whiting

H1N1 clinics are also being planned for the month of March. As clinics are planned, the media will be notified of sites and dates. You can visit the Ocean County Health Department website at www.ochd.org to view
times, dates and sites of H1N1 clinics. You may also call 732-341-9700 or 1-800 - 342-9738,
ext. 7791 with questions about H1N1.


-----------------------

OCEAN COUNTY HEALTH DEPT OFFERING H1N1 VACCINATION CLINICS THROUGHOUT THE COUNTY
The Ocean County Health Department (OCHD) will be offering injectable and intranasal H1N1 vaccine to Ocean County residents throughout the county. The vaccine is offered to anyone over the age of 6 months. During the month of February, H1N1 clinics will be offered every Wednesday morning from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and every Thursday from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Ocean County Health Department, 175 Sunset Avenue, Toms River. There is no cost for the H1N1 vaccine. The H1N1 intranasal vaccine is for people ages 2 – 49, not pregnant, no underlying health conditions and does not live with or have close contact with someone that has a severely compromised immune system. In addition, H1N1 vaccination clinics will also be offered at:

Friday, February 5, 2010
1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Holiday City Carefree (Clubhouse)
98 Bananier Drive, Toms River

Tuesday, February 9, 2010
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Holiday City South (Clubhouse South)
139 Santiago Drive, Toms River

Wednesday, February 10, 2010
1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Greenbriar #1, (Clubhouse)
1 Darley Circle, Brick

Thursday, February 18, 2010
` 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Cedar Glen Lakes (Lakeside Hall)
Michigan Avenue, Whiting

Tuesday, February 23, 2010
9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Lions Head North (Clubhouse)
200 Courtshire Drive, Brick

Friday, February 26, 2010
10:00 to 11:30 a.m.
Melvin Cottrel Center
45 Don Connor Blvd., Jackson

H1N1 clinics are also being planned for the month of March. There is also a very limited supply of seasonal flu vaccine and pneumonia vaccine available which will be brought to the clinics until it is completely distributed. The flu and pneumonia shot are free if enrolled in Medicare Part B. If not enrolled in Medicare Part B or if you have a Medicare Managed Care Plan the cost will be $20.00. If you are requesting a pneumonia shot and are under the age of 65 years, a note from your physician is required. You can visit the Ocean County Health Department website at www.ochd.org to view times, dates and sites of H1N1 clinics. You may also call 732-341-9700 or 1-800 - 342-9738, ext. 7791 with questions about H1N1.

---------------------------------------------------

OCEAN COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT OFFERING H1N1 VACCINATION CLINIC AT THE RITACCO CENTER ON SUNDAY, JANUARY 24TH (Updated Jan. 19 2010)

“The Ocean County Health Department (OCHD) will be offering injectable and intranasal H1N1 vaccine, seasonal flu and pneumonia vaccine to Ocean County residents next Sunday, January 24th, from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at the Ritacco Center, 1245 Old Freehold Road, Toms River. H1N1 vaccinations are available to anyone over the age of 6 months.

Appointments are preferred by calling 732-341-9700, ext. 7502, but walk-ins are accepted. There is no cost for the H1N1 vaccine. The flu and the pneumonia shot are free if enrolled in Medicare Part B. If not enrolled in Medicare Part B of if you have a Medicare Managed Care Plan, the cost will be $20.00. If you are requesting a pneumonia shot and are under the age of 65 years, a note from your physician is required.

New Jersey is now considered to have “regional” H1N1 activity, which was recently changed from “widespread” activity. Although less flu activity is being seen in schools and hospitals, both are still being monitored closely for admissions and absenteeism. As pandemics, through history, are known to come in waves, it is expected that H1N1 activity may return. With this in mind and vaccine now plentiful, this is the perfect opportunity to get vaccinated and develop immunity before H1N1 returns, said Leslie Terjesen, OCHD Public Information Officer.

Daniel Regenye, Assistant Public Health Coordinator, said, “The intranasal vaccine is for those from ages 2 – 49 years, not pregnant, with no chronic underlying conditions nor do they have close contact with someone with a severely compromised immune system. It is an easy vaccine to administer to healthy children as it is inserted in each nostril.” Freeholder Gerry P. Little, liaison to the OCHD, said, “Since the Health Department has vaccine and there is to be a decrease in flu-like activity, this is the perfect time to get immunized before we see flu-like activity increase.” Although anyone over the age of 6 months can be vaccinated, priority groups identified by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are still recommended to get the H1N1
vaccine, which include:
• Pregnant women
• Household contacts and caregivers for children younger than 6 months of age
• Healthcare and emergency medical services personnel
• All people from 6 months through 24 years of age
• Persons aged 25 through 64 years who have health conditions associated chronic
health care issues or a compromised immune system
If you have questions regarding H1N1, you can call the New Jersey H1N1 Hotline at 1- 866-321-9571 or the Ocean County Health Department at 732-341-9700, ext. 7791. Clinics are also posted on the OCHD website at www.ochd.org.

---------------------------------

OCEAN COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT OFFERING H1N1 VACCINATION CLINICS AT THE HEALTH
DEPARTMENT THROUGH THE MONTH OF JANUARY (Updated 12/28)

“The Ocean County Health Department (OCHD) will be offering injectable and intranasal H1N1 vaccine to Ocean County residents every Monday afternoon from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. and Wednesday morning from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. throughout the month of January,” stated Ella Boyd, VMD, OCHD Public Health Coordinator. She continued, “As the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services have lifted the restrictions of who can be vaccinated, anybody who would like to be vaccinated against H1N1 can certainly do so. The Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention still recommends that the people in the priority groups get
vaccinated, which include:
• Pregnant women
• Household contacts and caregivers for children younger than 6 months of age
• Healthcare and emergency medical services personnel
• All people from 6 months through 24 years of age
• Persons aged 25 through 64 years who have health conditions associated chronic
health care issues or a compromised immune system

While there is less flu activity being seen in schools and hospitals, New Jersey is still considered to have wide-spread H1N1 activity. As pandemics, through history, are known to come in waves, it is expected that H1N1 activity may increase in the new year.” Daniel Regenye, Assistant Public Health Coordinator, said, “The intranasal vaccine is for those from ages 2 – 49 years, with no chronic underlying conditions nor do they have close contact with someone with a severely compromised immune system. It is safe and easy vaccine to administer to healthy children as it is inserted in each nostril. It is also one of the vaccines that have been widely dispensed to college campuses.”

Freeholder Deputy Director Gerry P. Little, liaison to the OCHD, said, “Since the Health Department has vaccine and there seems to be a decrease in flu-like activity, this is the perfect time to get immunized before we see flu-like activity increase. Take advantage of the OCHD clinics, especially college students who may be home for the holidays, and get your vaccination now so you can build up immunity before another wave of H1N1 may be seen in the community.”

Although walk-ins are accepted, appointments can be made by calling 732-341-9700, ext. 7502. If you have questions regarding H1N1, you can call the New Jersey H1N1 Hotline at 1-866-321-9571 or the Ocean County Health Department at 732-341-9700, ext. 7791.

-------------------------------------------

NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SENIOR SERVICES OPENS H1N1 VACCINATIONS TO THE
GENERAL PUBLIC (Updated Dec. 17th)

The New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services (NJDHSS) notified H1N1 vaccine providers yesterday that they may offer the H1N1 vaccine to anyone who wishes to get the vaccine. NJDHSS made this decision based on several factors, including the amount of vaccine that the state has received has increased to 2.25 million doses and that the H1N1 vaccine demand among individuals within target groups has decreased. In addition, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently recommended that states consider increasing vaccine access to the general public. The CDC has projected that there will be enough vaccine
for all who wish to receive it.

Freeholder Deputy Director Gerry P. Little, Liaison to the Ocean County Health Department (OCHD), said that the OCHD has held 19 H1N1 vaccination clinics, including both injectable and intranasal flu mist, from the time it first received vaccine in October. Clinics have been held at both the Health Department and at school sites throughout all of Ocean County for easier access to the vaccinations by residents. Little stated, “The OCHD has given 10,426 injectable vaccinations and 951 intranasal vaccinations, totaling 11,377. The OCHD followed
the CDC priority groups and still have the option to schedule clinics specifically for individuals in target groups at greatest risk of complications from H1N1.”

Daniel Regenye, OCHD Assistant Public Health Coordinator, said that administrators and staff at the OCHD will be participating in a teleconference with the NJDHSS today regarding the expansion of the vaccine guidelines. Regenye stated, “We have been in touch with providers who registered with the NJDHSS to be vaccinators and have offered vaccine to them. Our staff continues to meet internally and with schools, etc. that have offered to be vaccination sites to determine dates, etc. to offer this vaccine to the public. Once regional H1N1 public clinic dates are established, they will be distributed to the media and posted on our website.


---------------------------------
OCEAN COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT OFFERING H1N1 CLINIC TO SPECIAL NEEDS GROUPS ON
MONDAY, DECEMBER 21ST
The Ocean County Health Department (OCHD) will be offering injectable H1N1 vaccine to persons with special needs on Monday, December 21st, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., by appointment only. The vaccine is free. People with special needs are defined by having ambulatory issues, developmental disabilities, respiratory issues, etc. and those in their 3rd trimester of pregnancy. Those seeking vaccination must still be considered in the priority
groups defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Guidelines, which are:
• Pregnant women
• Household contacts and caregivers for children younger than 6 months of age
• Healthcare and emergency medical services personnel
• All people from 6 months through 24 years of age
• Persons aged 25 through 64 years who have health conditions associated chronic
health care issues or a compromised immune system
Appointments can be made by calling 732-341-9700, ext. 7502. If you have questions
regarding H1N1, you can call the New Jersey H1N1 Hotline at 1-866-321-9571 or the Ocean
County Health Department at 732-341-9700, ext. 7791.

-------------------------------

OCEAN COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT CONTINUES H1N1 VACCINE DISTRIBUTION AT JACKSON LIBERTY HIGH SCHOOL ON SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6th

The Ocean County Health Department (OCHD) will continue offering injectable H1N1
vaccine to the priority groups identified by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
on Sunday, December 6th, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Jackson Liberty High School, 125 North Hope
Chapel Road, Jackson. There is no fee for the vaccination nor is registration required.
Those that can receive the vaccine are the priority groups identified by the CD, which are:
• Pregnant women
• Household contacts and caregivers for children younger than 6 months of age
• Healthcare and emergency medical services personnel
• All people from 6 months through 24 years of age
• Persons aged 25 through 64 years who have chronic health conditions associated
with higher risk of medical complications from influenza

Children under the age of 10 years will need two (2) doses, approximately 4 weeks apart.
Also, children under the age of 10 who received their FIRST dose of H1N1, either injectable or the
intranasal flu spray, BEFORE NOVEMBER 15th, can get their second dose at this clinic. The
Health Department is requesting that parents bring the vaccination card received when the child
received his/her first dose of vaccine. H1N1 injectable vaccine will be offered at this clinic. If
your child received the intranasal spray for the first dose of vaccine, the follow-up second dose can
be either the injectable or intranasal spray.

Additional H1N1 clinics are also being planned as vaccine becomes available. You can also
go online to the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services at www.state.nj.us/health/
and click on FLU FINDER. If you have questions, you can call the New Jersey H1N1 Hotline at 1-
866-321-9571, 7 days a week from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., or the Ocean County Health Department
at 732-341-9700, ext. 7791, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or the OCHD
website at www.ochd.org.

-----------------------------------------------------------

OCEAN COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT CONTINUES H1N1 VACCINE DISTRIBUTION AT
THE RITACCO CENTER ON NOVEMBER 24th (updated on 11/18)

The Ocean County Health Department (OCHD) will continue offering injectable H1N1 vaccine to the priority groups identified by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Tuesday, November 24th, from 4:00 through 7:30 p.m., at the Ritacco Center, which is attached to Toms River High School North at 1245 Old Freehold Road, Toms River.

The Toms River Police Department, the Ocean County Health Department and Toms River Regional Schools are requesting that people DO NOT ARRIVE BEFORE 2:30 p.m. School busses, in addition to staff and students who park for the school day, need to have a clear and safe access to Old Freehold Road to leave the property. Safe exiting the school property at the end of the school day is a main concern.
Those that can receive the vaccine are the priority groups identified by the CD, which are:
• Pregnant women
• Household contacts and caregivers for children younger than 6 months of age
• Healthcare and emergency medical services personnel
• All people from 6 months through 24 years of age
• Persons aged 25 through 64 years who have chronic health conditions associated with higher risk of medical complications from influenza

Also, children under the age of 10 who received their FIRST dose of H1N1, either injectable or the intranasal flu spray, BEFORE October 24th, can get their second dose at this clinic. The Health Department is requesting that parents bring the vaccination card received when the child received his/her first dose of vaccine. H1N1 injectable vaccine will be offered at this clinic. If your child received the intranasal spray for the first dose of vaccine, the follow-up second dose can be either the injectable or intranasal spray.

Additional H1N1 clinics are also being planned as vaccine becomes available. You can also go online to the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services at www.state.nj.us/health/ and click on FLU FINDER. If you have questions, you can call the New Jersey H1N1 Hotline at 1- 866-321-9571, 7 days a week from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., or the Ocean County Health Department at 732-341-9700, ext. 7791, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or the OCHD website at www.ochd.org.

---------------------------------------------

OCEAN COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT CONTINUES H1N1 VACCINE DISTRIBUTION TO PRIORITY
GROUPS IDENTIFIED BY THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION (11/6)
The Ocean County Health Department (OCHD) will continue offering injectable H1N1 vaccine to the priority groups identified by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the next few weeks. In addition to three (3) clinics planned for the priority groups, the OCHD will also be holding an H1N1 injectable clinic for healthcare workers and those with special needs. The following is a schedule of the clinics:

Central Regional High School
Tuesday, November 10th, from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Forest Hills Parkway, Bayville, NJ

Southern Regional Middle School
Saturday, November 14th, from 12:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Cedar Bridge Road, Manahawkin, NJ

Toms River High School North (Ritacco Center)
Tuesday, November 24th, from 4:00 to 7:30 p.m.
Old Freehold Road, Toms River, NJ

Ocean County Health Department H1N1 Injectable Vaccine Clinic for Healthcare
Workers/Special Needs Individuals
Monday, November 16th, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
175 Sunset Avenue, Toms River, NJ

***Healthcare workers MUST have current work identification or letter from employer stating employment status. No appointment necessary.
***Individuals with special health needs considerations (especially ambulatory), including women in their 3rd trimester of pregnancy, must call 732-341-9700, ext. 7502, to make an appointment.

Daniel Regenye, OCHD Assistant Public Health Coordinator, stated, “We have now
completed eight (8) H1N1 vaccine clinics. In five of the clinics, we used the H1N1 injectable
vaccine and in three (3), we used the H1N1 intranasal flu mist vaccine.” He added, “People are
becoming more aware of the need to be immunized against H1N1 and we are looking at the
priority populations and the best way to reach these populations.”

Freeholder Deputy Director Gerry P. Little said, “The Health Department has been
working above and beyond to get our residents vaccinated against both H1N1 influenza and
seasonal flu. It has been a tremendous effort to coordinate both types of clinics and as H1N1
vaccine continues to arrive in Ocean County, the Health Department will continue its planning of
clinics to offer this vaccine to our residents.”

Leslie Terjesen, OCHD Public Information Officer, stated, “We are still focusing on the
priority groups identified by the CDC. Enough vaccine has been ordered that eventually, anyone
requesting this vaccine can receive it.”

If you have questions, you can call the New Jersey H1N1 Hotline at 1-866-321-9571,
7 days a week from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., or the Ocean County Health Department at 732-341-
9700, ext. 7502, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.


------------------------------


H1N1 NASAL FLU MIST VACCINE CLINIC TO BE HELD WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4TH FOR
OCEAN COUNTY RESIDENTS (10/30/09)

The Ocean County Health Department (OCHD) will be holding a free, walk-in H1N1
Nasal Flu Mist Vaccine clinic next Wednesday, November 4th from 6:00 through 8:00 p.m. at the
Ocean County Health Department, 175 Sunset Avenue, Toms River, for Ocean County residents.
The vaccine is being offered at this clinic to:
• Healthy individuals from 2 through 24 years of age
• Healthy individuals ages 25 through 49 years of age and -live with or care for infants younger than 6 months of age, or -are health care or emergency medical personnel.

The Nasal Flu Mist vaccine is a weakened live virus vaccine that is sprayed into the nostrils. You cannot get H1N1 from the Nasal Flu Mist vaccine. The Nasal Flu Mist is NOT recommended for pregnant women or those in contact with a person who has a weakened immune system.

As it receives its back-ordered injectable vaccine from the Federal Government, the Ocean County Health Department will immediately schedule additional free clinics throughout the county and the general public will be advised of sites, times and dates through ads, the media and the OCHD website at www.ochd.org. It is also expected that in the near future, private healthcare providers and local pharmacies will be receiving the vaccine. The OCHD is in constant communication with the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services regarding shipments of vaccine.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has announced that they expect that 50 million doses of injectable vaccine will be distributed throughout the United States during November and that enough vaccine will be available for all residents by December. If you have any questions regarding clinics, please call 732-341-9700, ext. 7502 or the New Jersey State H1N1 Hotline at 1-866-321-9571.


-----------------------
OCEAN COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT MOVES FORWARD TO INNOCULATE AGAINST H1N1 WITH
LIMITED SUPPLY OF VACCINE (10/27)

The Ocean County Health Department (OCHD) is continuing its proactive steps to
protect Ocean County residents by scheduling continuing H1N1 clinics. Within days of its first
small shipment, 5 clinics were set for the highest priority groups. Beginning this week, 2 walkin
clinics were scheduled for injectable vaccine for priority groups.

Although the Ocean County Health Department has an additional order of 10,000 doses
ordered, orders are being filled only as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
receive vaccine from the manufacturers. As the vaccine is received at the Ocean County Health
Department, clinics will be arranged immediately and the general public notified of times, dates
and priority groups through ads, the media and at the OCHD website at www.ochd.org. The
OCHD is in constant communication with the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior
Services regarding shipment of vaccine to assure the OCHD order is filled as quickly as possible.
The U. S. Department of Health and Human Services stated that although 40 million
doses were expected by this time, by last Friday only 16.1 million doses have been distributed
throughout the United States.* By December, the CDC should receive a total of 150 million
doses, which according to the Federal Government, will be enough doses for those needing or
wishing to be vaccinated.

The Ocean County Health Department will continue to advise both the media and schools
on clinic times and dates. If you have any questions regarding clinics, please call 732-341-9700,
ext. 7502 or the New Jersey State H1N1 Hotline at 1-866-321-9571.