For information only:
New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services
Immunization Program
609-588-7512
Centers for Disease Control Travelers’ Health
Hotline 877-FYI-TRIP
Website
For information and immunizations by appointment:
Long Beach Island Health Department
492-1212
Available vaccines:
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Td
- Tdap
- Meningococcal
Long Beach Island Medical Center
382 W 9th Street
Ship Bottom, NJ 08008
361-7100
Occupational Medicine South, PC.
691 Mill Creek Road-Suite 1
Manahawkin
609-978-0242
Earth Expeditions Travel Medicine
368 Lakehurst Rd.-Suite 305
Toms River
732-557-0841
Monmouth County Healthy Traveler Program
The Monmouth County Health Department provides an International Traveler Program
tailored to education as well as vaccinations for the traveler. Individuals or
families requiring the above services are welcome to call for information or to
schedule an appointment. To make an appointment or to obtain information call:
Andrea Plotnick, Public Health Nurse Consultant at 732 431-7456
New Jersey Yellow Fever Vaccination Clinics
General Information
Contact your health care provider at least 6 weeks before departure for current health information on the country you plan to visit and to obtain vaccinations and medications as needed.
The risk of becoming ill during international travel depends on the regions of the world visited, the types of destinations within a country, season of travel, individual factors, and diligence in use of protective measures.
~Wash hands often with soap and water, or use an alcohol-based hand gel.
~Drink only bottled or boiled water, or carbonated (bubbly) drinks in cans or bottles.
~Avoid tap water, fountain drinks, and ice cubes.
~Eat only thoroughly cooked food or fruits and vegetables you have peeled yourself.
~Avoid purchasing food from street vendors. Remember: boil it, cook it, peel it, or forget it.
~Protect yourself from mosquitoes, especially between dusk and dawn by wearing
long-sleeved shirts, long pants, and hats. Use insect repellents that contain DEET Picaridin, or Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus following the directions and precautions on the product label.
~Walk and drive defensively. Avoid walking barefoot.
~Don’t swim in fresh water. Salt water is usually safer.
~Avoid places where live birds are raised or kept, such as poultry farms or live food markets.
Source: Centers for Disease Control
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