November is National Diabetes Month, this month communities across the country work together to bring attention to diabetes. This year the focus is on the link between diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Adults with diabetes are two times more likely to die from heart disease or stroke as someone without diabetes. This is because over time, high […]
Public Health Week is April 1st through the 7th . Public health workers will continue their work to protect the health and safety of community members. We want all Ocean County residents to live a long and healthy life in a safe environment. During this public health week we will be highlighting the services we […]
Take the initiative to protect yourself from the measles! Measles is a highly contagious disease caused by exposure to the measles virus. It rapidly spreads through the air when an infected individual coughs or sneezes. The initial symptom of the measles is a fever; infected individuals will then experience a cough, runny nose, and red […]
Take the initiative to protect yourself from seasonal influenza this season. Influenza (Flu) is a virus that is a contagious respiratory virus. It is important for everyone 6 months of age and older to get vaccinated each year. There are also a few more steps you can take to prevent the seasonal flu. Steps to […]
Take the initiative and start today by making an emergency plan for you and your family. When there is a disaster, your family may not be around. It is important to know how you’ll respond, where you’ll go, how to contact one another, and how to reconnect if separated. Outlined below are a few important […]
HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), including hepatitis C virus, can be easily spread from one partner to another. HIV and other STDs can be passed in several ways, but most typically through: Sexual contact and sexual intercourse. Sharing needles/syringes and/or other “works” with someone who is infected While PHU2 strongly supports protected sex […]