Documents
Links
- Cape Atlantic Coalition for Health
- NJ Quitline - a free telephone-counseling service for smokers. 1-866-657-8677
- National Pet Wellness
Welcome to the Atlantic County Division of Public Health
Get involved by joining the Medical Reserve Corps
Getting a flu shot is more important than ever and one of the best ways to keep yourself and others healthy. Good health habits will also help protect you and others from flu and COVID-19. Wear a face mask that covers your nose and mouth. And keep a distance of at least 6 feet from others. Wash your hands often and avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth. Clean frequently touched surfaces and stay home when you are sick. For more information visit our Flu page and clinic schedule or call 609-645-5933.
Call (24/7): 1-800-962-1253
Text: NJCOVID to 898-211
Text: your zip code to 898-211 for live text assistance
Visit nj.gov/health for additional information
NJ Mental Health Helpline
1-866-202-HELP (4357)
(8 AM – 8 PM daily)
Atlantic County COVID-19 Testing
Additional Atlantic County Covid-19 Test Sites
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
COVID-19 Information for Veterans
COVID-19 Vaccine Frequently Asked Questions
COVID19-Vaccines-Know-the-Facts
Health Actions to Protect You & Your Family (Eng & Span)
Instructions and Next Steps After COVID-19 Testing English
Instructions and Next Steps After COVID-19 Testing Spanish
In September 2017, New Jersey's reference level for high childhood lead exposure dropped from 10 ug/dL to 5 ug/dL. This means that more children will likely be identified as having an elevated blood lead level—allowing parents, doctors, public health officials, and communities to take action earlier to reduce the child's future lead exposure. Children can be exposed to lead through lead-based paint, toys, certain parental occupations or hobbies, soil, dust, drinking water, air and food. Children put their hands in their mouths more often than adults. It's especially important for them to wash their hands before eating and after playing outside. If a child has lead in his or her blood, it can affect IQ, ability to pay attention, hearing and speech, behavior, growth and development, and academic achievement. All children should be screened at age 1 and 2, or by age 6 if they were never previously tested. Speak with your child's pediatrician to get a lead screening. If your child is uninsured or underinsured, call 609-645-7700 ext. 4500 to check for eligibility and make an appointment for a grant-funded lead screening. For more information visit: http://www.state.nj.us/health/childhoodlead/ or https://www.cdc.gov/nceh/lead/
Antibiotic resistance is one of the world's most pressing public health problems. Americans of all ages can lower this risk by talking to their doctors and using antibiotics appropriately. Learn more