Flu and Other Immunizations Offered

It's That Time of Year Again

The Middletown Township Health Department will be providing low-cost back-to-school immunizations clinics on Thursday, October 27 from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm. The clinics will be held at the health department located at 180 Main St., Port Monmouth NJ, 07758.

All school age children, from preschoolers to college students, should be vaccinated. Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough), polio, measles, mumps, rubella, hepatitis B, and varicella (chicken pox) are some of the diseases that can be prevented through immunizations. “By keeping your child current on their shots, you are protecting not only their health, but the health of friends, neighbors, classmates and other members of the community” said Health Department Director, Rich DeBenedetto .

APPOINTMENTS ARE NEEDED. Parents who wish to have their child vaccinated should call 732-493-9520 to see if they qualify. Clinic is for Middletown residents ONLY. Proof of residency required. Minors (younger than 19 years of age) must be accompanied by a parent, legal guardian or other authorized family member.

The Monmouth County Regional Health Commission No. 1 (MCRHC) provides nursing services for Middletown Township. The mission of the Monmouth County Regional Health Commission No. 1 is to ensure healthy people living in healthy, thriving communities through planning, education and enforcement.