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***FREE CHILD HEALTH CLINICS***
The Westwood Board of Health offers free health clinics for children from birth through age 6 where they may receive free, complete physical exams and all required immunizations. Children 7 through 18 years of age may receive free immunizations. Appointments are required. For more information call (201) 666-4800 ext. 1528
FREE Radon test kits
The Bergen County Department of Health Services and New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection is offering FREE radon test kits to Bergen County residents. Please call 201-634-2804. To learn more about radon, please visit www.njradon.org
********Pet Licensing is extended to May 31, 2022********
- Paramus Rabies Clinic -Thursday May 6, 2022 from 5:00 – 8:00pm At the Paramus Life Safety Complex
- Woodcliff Lake Rabies Clinic - Saturday, May 21, 2022 - 11:00am to l :OOpm. Front lawn at Borough Hall. In the event of inclement weather, vaccinations will be at the fire house
Bergen County Animal Shelter Rabies Clinics are available by appointment only. You can register for a clinic by using this link: Click here to pre-register for County Rabies Clinic
**********PRODUCT RECALLS **********
Recall of Guida's brand 1% lowfat milk
Recall of Fruit Fresh Up, Inc. due to Possible Health Risk
Read the FDA Recall Notice Here
Recall of Similac, Alimentum and EleCare powder formula
Abbott is initiating a proactive, voluntary recall of powder formulas, including Similac®, Alimentum® and EleCare® manufactured in Sturgis, Mich., one of the company’s manufacturing facilities. The recall does not include any metabolic deficiency nutrition formulas. For more information click HERE
Recall of Standard Q Covid-19 AG Home Test
For more information click HERE
***********COVID-19 Resources***********
Hackensack Meridian Health Mega-site
Located at 34 E. Ridgewood Avenue, off Route 17 in the Fashion Center in Paramus, formerly Lord & Taylor. The mega-site will provide children ages 5 and older as well as adults initial vaccine doses and boosters. Hours of operation are Tuesdays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Wednesdays, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Appointments can be scheduled at www.hackensackmeridianhealth.org/en/covid19/schedule and walk-ins are also welcome.
4 Free At-home COVID-19 Rapid Tests
COVID Vaccine for Homebound Individuals
For assistance completing the homebound request, please call the NJ COVID-19 Vaccine Call Center at 1-855-568-0545
COVID Vaccine Appointment Finder
COVID-19 Vaccine: How, When, Where
COVID-19 Vaccine Appointment Support 855-568-0545
COVID-19 Vaccine with NJ Dept. of Health
COVID-19 Vaccine at Bergen New Bridge Medical
Bergen County COVID-19 Website
CDC Info on COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus)
Centers for Disease Control (800-232-4636) or email.
NJDOH info on COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus)
NJ Dept. of Health 1-800-222-1222
World Health Organization (WHO) info on Coronavirus
FAQ’s on Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Know the Facts about Coronavirus and help Stop the Rumors
******Other Public Health Information ******
New Jersey Travel Independence Program Click here
Phone: 848-932-4499 Email: njtip_info@njtip.rutgers.edu
Flood & Mold Information
After a flood, mold will begin to grow. The Get Rid of Mold flyer will explain what you will need to clean your home. The Flood Cleanup booklet will tell you how to prevent indoor air problems.
Lead in Drinking Water
- New Jersey Department of Health - Drinking Water Facts: Lead
- New Jersey Department of Health - Hazardous Waste Sites
Zika Information
To have Zika questions answered 24 hours a day 7 days a week, call the New Jersey Department of Health Zika Call Center at 800-962-1253.
Food Pantry
Social Services maintains a Food Pantry and Pet Food Pantry at the Westwood Borough Hall. Donations of all types of Non-Perishable Food and Pet Food is needed. There are collection boxes in the Borough Hall foyer.