Perinatal Program

Do It For Your Baby -Information about Pertussis

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Well Child and Adolescent Program

Provides physical examinations and immunizations to infants, children and adolescents through age 18, including kindergarten and college entry, sports, working papers, and camp physicals.
Cost: $10.00
Call for appointment.

Author Heidi Murkoff and pediatrician Dr. Jay M. Lieberman answer questions about the number, safety, and timing of childhood vaccinations.

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Vaccine Education Center
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Parents Quit Smoking for Good
A website to help moms and dads create their own personalized quit plans.

NJ WIC
provides supplemental nutritious foods to pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum women, infants and children
up to the age of five. Call Ocean County Health Department at (732) 341-9700 Ext. 7520 or (800) 342-9738 for more information or to schedule an appointment.

OceanResourceNet is a free web tool providing a wide range of information about support, resources, and services for families in Ocean County.

Safe Syringe Disposal Program

The improper disposal of syringes or lancets used at home poses a potential health hazard to the community.  Although rare, diseases as serious as Hepatitis B and AIDS can also result from accidental needle sticks. Loose syringes thrown into household trash could be misused if they fall into the wrong hands. Also, these items could injure small children, pets and wildlife.
(Source: http://www.state.nj.us/health/eoh/phss/syringe.pdf)

Residents may drop off used syringes or lancets at the Long Beach Island Health Department office.
To insure the health and safety of all, please observe the following:
*Place syringes in a small rigid container with well fitting lid, preferably a 1 pound coffee can.
*Call for an appointment.
*Please DO NOT LEAVE outside unattended.


Lead Poisoning Prevention
Provides prevention education and blood lead level testing for the early detection of lead poisoning for children under 6 years of age.

Lead Poisoning Prevention
LeadSafeNJ

Adult Immunizations
Available by appointment for travel, employment, college, or routine prevention.

Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
Meningococcal
Pneumococcal-recommended for persons 65 years of age and older, persons under 65 with chronic disease, and adults age 18-64 who smoke or have asthma.
Tetanus-recommended for adults 65 years of age and older
Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis-recommended for adults 19-64 years of age
Influenza

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Exercise and Fitness

Project Healthy Bones-exercise and education program for older adults who have or are at risk for osteoporosis. The 24 week curriculum includes exercises that improve strength, balance and flexibility. The program is currently for LBI residents only and runs from September to June. For more information, contact Ann Pepe at 492-1212.

LBI Family Walk