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Matawan Borough Health Department Office
Zarin Hussain, Principal Registered Environmental Health Specialist
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Matawan Borough is a participating member of the Monmouth County Board of Health System.
Monmouth County Department of Health
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School Immunization Requirements during Covid-19
The New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) will not waive the vaccine requirements nor will there be any extensions for the upcoming school year. Students will be expected to comply with all vaccine requirements prior to attending virtually or in-person at a New Jersey child care/preschool and school. New Jersey still allows for medical and religious exemptions when applicable.
The value of immunizations is even more evident during this pandemic. Receiving timely immunizations and ensuring compliance with New Jersey school immunization requirements is key to reducing the potential for vaccine-preventable disease outbreaks. For information on age appropriate immunizations or to receive assistance with vaccinations please contact the Monmouth County Health Department (732) 431-7456.
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Wipe Out Lead New Jersey
Wipe Out Lead NJ (WOLNJ) is a statewide initiative to help expectant parents and families in NJ identify lead hazards in homes built before 1978. The program provides free home testing kits to screen for dangerous levels of lead paint dust, the most common source of childhood lead poisoning.
Lead poisoning is the #1 environmental health threat to American children.
Lead is a heavy metal that is toxic to the body. Children under 6 are most at risk because it is easily absorbed into their bodies where it affects their developing brains and organs. Children exposed even to small amounts of lead can suffer from damage to the brain.
Unfortunately, once a child is exposed to lead its effects cannot be reversed. You can however reduce the child’s exposure to lead hazards and prevent further damage.
http://co.monmouth.nj.us/documents/118/LeadBrochure.pdf
You are eligible to receive a free home testing kit if:
- There is a pregnant woman in the household or,
- Children less than 18 years of age (especially if children under the age of 6) live in or frequently visit the household, or
- You reside in a home built before 1978, or are unsure of the age of your home.
You do not need to be the owner of the building to receive your free test kit.
The user friendly kit contains everything needed to test a home, including a pre-addressed, postage paid envelope to send samples to the lab. Results are available in a few weeks.
All who return the test kits will receive a $5 grocery store voucher.
Wipe Out Lead NJ is simply a screening program. Homes that test positive will need a more thorough assessment to determine the degree of risk as well as appropriate interventions.
The program also assists residents and owners of lead-burdened properties apply for lead abatement state loans and grants.
Please feel free to contact the Monmouth County Health Department to obtain your free lead test kit, or for further information (732) 431-7456
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