It is the mission of the Roxbury Township Health Department to provide professional, competent and efficient public health and environmental services to the inhabitants of this community, as well as those in the communities we serve through contractual agreements.

Under the mandates of "Public Health Practice Standards of Performance for Local Boards of Health in New Jersey", and local ordinances and policies of the Roxbury Township Health Department, we will promote and protect the public health by the use of disease control and prevention, health promotion and education, inspections and enforcement activities. We will respond effectively to the ever-changing priorities of the public health profession in order to meet the challenges and public health needs of our community.

Vision Statement

The Roxbury Township Health Department will strive to be an organization that promotes healthy life style choices and behaviors and protects the health of the inhabitants of Roxbury Township, as well as those communities we serve through contractual agreements. Our services to and interaction with community partners will ensure continuing viability in the area of public health and environmental protection. Efficient use of financial resources will lead to effective public health programs and services. We will continue to foster positive relationships with community partners and the media. Through the use of proactive initiatives and solid community linkages, we will attempt to avoid crisis management and reactionary responses.

The Roxbury Township Health Department will continue to represent all inhabitants of our community and all we serve to improve the health status and quality of life of our residents.

We will pursue a course of action that makes us an organization that promotes and provides the intellectual and skill enhancement of its employees in order to become a learning agency. Our department will effectively and efficiently use the individual talents of each employee to their highest individual and collective ability for their professional and personal growth for the betterment of our community. We will continue to strive to be an organization that is professional, innovative, determined, focused, infrastructurally sound, technologically advanced, and community competent to meet this Township's needs as we move through the 21th Century.

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Staff

Frank Grisi - Health Officer / Director of Health

Serving Roxbury Township since 1987

Environmental Staff

Abigail Montgomery - Senior Environmental Health Specialist

Serving Roxbury Township since 1989

Matthew Zachok - Environmental Health Specialist

Serving Roxbury Township since 1995

Clerical Staff

Cindy Van Sickles - Administrative Assistant/Registrar

Serving Roxbury Township since 2005

Bridget Dempsey - Senior Clerk/Deputy Registrar/Dog & Cat Licensing

Serving Roxbury Township since 1997

Animal Control

Susan Blanchard - N.J. Certified Animal Control Officer

N.J. Certified Animal Cruelty Investigator

Serving Roxbury Township since 2003

Public Health Nursing

Jim Craig - Public Health Nurse, BSN

Serving Roxbury Township since 2009

Social Services

Janet Wald - Social Services Director

Serving Roxbury Township since 2007

Dial-A-Ride

Drew Costanza - Senior Chauffer

Serving Roxbury Township since 2000

Jamie Musetti - Chauffer

Serving Roxbury Township since 2009

Health Education

Jill Grady - Health Educator, MS

Serving Roxbury Township since 2000

All staff members without a specific e-mail address can be reached at

Hours of Operation

The Health Department is open from 8 AM to 4:30 PM Monday - Friday

The Registrar's hours are from 9 AM to 3 PM Monday - Friday

West Nile Virus

The New Jersey State Department of Health tests crows for West Nile Virus, please report dead crows to the Health Department so we can inform the State and the Morris County Mosquito Commission of their locations, and determine if they are suitable for testing. If there is a stagnant pool of water near you that you feel may be breeding mosquitoes please contact the Morris County Mosquito Commission directly at 973 538-3200

Adult crows are completely black birds weighing on average just under a pound. The feathers have a glossy and slightly iridescent look. The bill is also black with a slight hook on the end. Stiff bristles cover their nostrils. Young crows are about the same size as adults, but have blue eyes and pink inside the mouth. Both the eyes and mouth darken as the bird becomes an adult. In young birds, the ends of tail feathers are symmetrical and are more pointed than the wide, flat-ended feathers of adults. The wing and tail feathers of the young can become quite brown and ragged through the first winter and spring and only become darker and more glossy like adult feathers after the first molt.

Click on this link for more information on Went Nile Virus - http://www.morrismosquito.org/

For more information on the use of pesticides got to - www.npic.orst.edu

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Lyme Disease

You can help prevent this debilitating disease by following a few simple rules.

· Keep your lawn cut short, ticks like long vegetation.

Wear long pants and long sleeves and light colored clothes if you are out in a wooded area. Ticks are easier to see on light colors.
Most importantly check yourself and your children after being outside, be thorough, ticks are often found in areas where clothes come in close contact with the skin, such as waistbands. Make sure to check your scalp! Make sure to check pets thoroughly when they return inside and consider applying a tick repellent to product your dog or cat.

Household Medical Waste Disposal

For information on how to dispose of unused medication please click on the link below.

http://www.nj.gov/dep/docs/Prescription_Med_Disposal.pdf

If you need to dispose of home use hypodermic needles do not throw them in the trash. It is illegal to dispose if them in this manner. You may have heard that the correct procedure is to put them in a plastic soda bottle and mark them needles, THIS IS NOT CORRECT and the Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority can no longer accept this trash. You must make arrangements with a local hospital for a Sharps Container to dispose of your needles. Please follow the directions of these agencies in regard to disposal procedure. Below are some contact numbers you can call for more information on the Safe Needle Disposal Program.

Saint Clare's Medical Center

Dover Campus	973 989-3073
Denville Campus	973 625-6026
Sussex Campus	973 702-2608

Morristown Memorial Hospital - 973 971-4177

For more information on syringe disposal click on the link below.

http://www.state.nj.us/health/eoh/phss/syringe.pdf

Well Testing

A satisfactory water test through this department is necessary for all new wells drilled in the township.

Routine or home resale water testing is not required by Roxbury Health Department. However water is a vital necessity in life and everyone should be aware of the quality of their water supply. Water is supplied to a home in one of two ways, either a public water supply or a private well. A public supply of water can be generated from wells or surface water, which is then treated in a water treatment plant. All public water in Roxbury is provided from wells. Products such as chlorine are then added to disinfect the water. There are two entities that supply water to Roxbury residents depending on where you live, either Roxbury Water Company (a private utility) or Roxbury Township. Public water systems are regulated by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and must follow the strict standards of the New Jersey Safe Drinking Water Act to assure the best quality of water is supplied to the public.

A private water supply is one that serves a single household. This water supply is generated from a well which pumps water up from the ground and into your house. A private well is regulated only by the Private Well Testing Act, which requires testing on the transfer of real estate only. It is up to the homeowner to have their well water tested periodically for impurities. There are some tests that the NJDEP and local health department recommend for home wells to help ensure safety of your water supply.

Recommended water tests for existing home wells:

Bacteria (total coliform) every 6 months

Nitrates annually

Lead initial (at least once)

Iron initial (at least once)

Manganese initial (at least once)

pH initial (at least once)

Hardness initial (at least once)

Volatile Organic Chemicals annually

We recommend you contact a certified laboratory to assist you with conducting the above testing, you can find of list of such labs below or in the yellow pages.

Once you have received a report from the lab please free to contact us if you have any questions. If you decide that remediation is required you can contact a water treatment company to assist you with any treatment units that may be needed. Water treatment companies can also be found in the yellow pages.

Depending on the area of the township that you live in we may recommend other tests that should be performed to help ensure your water quality. You can always feel free to contact the health department with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your well at (973) 448-2028 M - F 8am - 4:30pm.

The State Department of Environmental Protection requires a well test on any sale of real property in the state, for more information on the "Private Well Testing Act" call or click on the link below.

1-866-4PW-TEST

http://www.state.nj.us/dep/pwta

Advanced Water Technology	973 300-4883	Sparta
Aqua Pro-Techs	973 227-0422	Fairfield
CRC Services	732 548-7363	Edison
Environmental Lab Network	973 728-8044
Garden State Labs	908 688-8900	Hillside & Hub in Rockaway
Mary Paul Labs	973 300-9715
NJ Labs	732 249-0148
RAdata	973 927-7303	Flanders
Severn Trent Labs	732 549-3900	Plainfield
Underwriters Lab	547 472-5565
Water Works Lab	973 678-3787	East Orange

When choosing a lab please make sure that they are certified for the parameter that you require.

The Roxbury Township Health Department does not endorse any labs.

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Activities

Retail Food Establishment Inspections	Childhood Lead Poisoning
Tanning Establishment Inspections	Excessive Noise Complaints
Recreational Bathing Inspections	Regulated Medical Waste Complaints
Surface Water Quality Inspections	Tenant Housing Complaints
Massage Establishment Inspections	Tobacco Age of Sale Inspections
Rodent Complaints	Illegal Dumping Complaints
Septic System Complaints/Information	Well Information/Well Plan Review
Public Health Nuisance Complaints	Body Art Establishment Inspections
West Nile Virus Crow Testing	Septic System Plan Review
Canada Goose Control	Septic System Installation Inspections
Smoke Free Air Act Enforcement	Fertilizer Ordinance

Links

New Jersey Department of Health & Senior Services P. O. Box 360
(NJDHSS) Trenton, NJ 08625-0360

(609) 292-2121
http://www.state.nj.us/health/

New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection P. O. Box 402
Trenton, NJ 08625-0360

(609) 292-3131

http://www.state.nj.us/dep/

United States Department of Agriculture http://www.usda.gov/

Environmental Protection Agency Region 2 (NJ, NY, PR, VI)
290 Broadway
New York, NY 10007-1866
http://www.epa.gov/region02/
Phone: (212) 637-3000
Fax: (212) 637-3526

Rutgers Cooperative Extension Service Cook College

Rutgers, The University of NJ

88 Lipman Dr.

New Brunswick, NJ 08901

(732) 932-9306

(973) 285-8300

http://www.rce.rutgers.edu/

Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority P.O. Box 370, Mendham, NJ 07945-0370
Solid Waste 973-285-8390

Water 973-285-8383
Fax: 973-285-8397

Email:

http://www.mcmua.com

New Jersey Poison Control Center 140 Bergen Street

PO Box 1709

Suite G1600

Newark, NJ 07101-1709

Telephone: 973-972-9280

Fax: 973-643-2679

WWW.NJPIES.ORG

Roxbury Water Company 79 Sunset Strip

Succasunna, NJ 07876

973 584-4118

fax ? 973 584-2901

www.roxburywater.com

National Pesticide Information Center 1 800 858-7378

www.npic.orst.edu

Tobacco Age of Sale Program (TASE)

The TASE program is a program in which local health departments inspect retail tobacco establishments for compliance with laws regarding the sale of tobacco. These inspections are intended to reduce and eventually eliminate the sale of tobacco products to minors by monitoring compliance with age restrictions and signage requirements. This is accomplished by on-site inspections with Health Department employees and minor volunteers. If you know a youth between 14 and 18 years of age who may be interested in participating in the TASE program please have them contact the Health Department.

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Food Safety Begins at Home

Thermometers

All kitchens should have a stem type thermometer
All foods should be cooked to the proper temperature
For more information on the use of thermometers please click the below link.

http://www.fsis.usda.gov/Food_Safety_Education/types_of_food_thermometers/index.asp

Refrigeration

· All perishable foods should be refrigerated promptly after purchasing or preparing, leftovers should be refrigerated immediately.

· Your refrigerator should be set at a temperature of 41^oF or below

· When transporting perishable foods in warm weather, items should be stored in a cooler.

Cross Contamination

· Any utensils/cutting boards that are used for cutting raw meats should be sanitized after use.

· Do not store raw meats/eggs above ready to eat foods, such as salads/vegetables.

· Wash hands often & thoroughly, especially between handling raw and cooked foods or after visiting the restroom.

Upcoming Roxbury Clinics

The Child Health Conference (well baby clinic) is no longer being offered by the township. Anyone that is in need of this service should contact Zufall Health Center.

Zufall Health Center

17 South Warren Street

Dover, NJ 07801

973 328-3344

For H1N1 Clinic Information click here

Female Cancer
Program Date	Time	Registration Dates	Cost
None Scheduled

Male Cancer
Program Date	Time	Registration Dates	Cost
None Scheduled

SMAC
Program Date	Time	Registration Dates	Cost
None Scheduled

Blood Pressure Clinic

1^st Wednesday & Friday of each month

all clinics above are for residents of Roxbury Township

For Rabies Clinic information see the Animal Control Website

Please click here for more information on what the above clinics offer or call the Health Department for more information and eligibility requirements.

Rabies Information

Rabies is a fatal disease of the central nervous system that can affect all warm-blooded animals and is enzootic in New Jersey. Infection occurs when saliva from an infected animal is introduced to a host via a bite or a scratch. The infection may take up to six (6) months to become symptomatic, once symptomatic it is untreatable. Infection may be prevented after an exposure by undergoing Post-Exposure Rabies shots.

If your pet is bitten/wounded by an unknown animal please contact your veterinarian and the health department as soon as possible. To limit your possible exposure to this disease please make sure that all your pets have a current vaccination and are licensed. Free vaccinations can be obtained at clinics throughout the state, please see the "Upcoming Clinics" section for a current list.

All bites to humans by any animal must be reported to the Health Department, for additional information on rabies please click the link below

www.cdc.gov/rabies

Bat Exposure

Any human exposure with a bat requires that the bat be tested by the New Jersey Department of Health for rabies.

Human Exposure is defined as;

· A bite

· A scratch

· A bat in the house with direct access to

o a sleeping person

o a small child

The New Jersey Department of Health recommends that all bats that enter the living area of a home regardless of human exposure should be tested for rabies. If you find a bat in your home please follow the procedure below.

1. close the bat in the room

2. exit the room

3. seal the bottom of doors with a towel

4. during business hours call the Roxbury Health Department (973 448-2028)

5. after business hours or on weekends call the Roxbury Police Department

at 973 448-2100

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Vital Statistics

The Registrar is located at 72 Eyland Avenue and the hours are from 9 AM - 3 PM Monday - Friday.

Requirements for a Marriage Licenses are as follows:

Please click on the below link

http://www.state.nj.us/health/vital/marriage_apply.shtml

Requirements for a Civil Union licenses are as follows:

Please click on the below link

http://www.state.nj.us/health/vital/civilunion_apply.shtml

Requirements for Domestic Partnership Agreements:

Please click on the below link

http://www.state.nj.us/health/vital/dp.shtml

Application for a Certified Copy of Vital Record

An applicant for a certified vital record must prove blood relation to the subject of the vital record, and must have two (2) forms of identification. All vital records are on file in the Office of the Registrar of the municipality where the event took place.

Death Certificates will be on file where the person was pronounced dead.

Birth Certificates will be on file where the person was born

Marriage Certificates will be on file where the event took place

- not where you applied for the license.

Civil Unions will be on file where the event took place

- not where you applied for the license.

Domestic Partnership Agreements will be on file in the municipality in which the application was taken because no further ceremony is required.

Click on the link below for an application for a certified copy of a vital record.

http://www.state.nj.us/health/forms/reg-3.dot

Dog & Cat Licensing

All dogs & cats must be licensed:

· When they are over the age of 7 months

· Within 10 days of moving to Roxbury, dog licenses from other New Jersey municipalities are transferable with proof of the animal?s current licensure.

· By January 31^st each year

In order to license you will need proof of a current rabies shot. Current means the shot does not expire before November 1 of the licensing year. If your animal?s shot does expire before November 1 please have the animal revaccinated before attempting to license. There is a five (5) animal limit per household.

Licenses must be physically received by this department within the month to be charged that month's fee. Licenses mailed in one month but not received until the following month are subject to the latter months fee.

DOG FEES

Non-spayed/Neutered - $25

Late fees are assessed by the month starting in February; please refer to the chart below.

Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sept	Oct	Nov	Dec
$30	$32	$34	$36	$38	$40	$42	$44	$46	$48	$50

Spayed/Neutered - $22 (Please bring proof of spaying or neutering)

Late fees are assessed by the month starting in February; please refer to the chart below.

Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sept	Oct	Nov	Dec
$27	$29	$31	$33	$35	$37	$39	$41	$43	$45	$47

DOG LICENSE APPLICATION - http://www.roxburynj.us/DocumentView.asp?DID=467

CAT FEES

Non-spayed/Neutered - $15

Late fees are assessed by the month starting in February; please refer to the chart below.

Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sept	Oct	Nov	Dec
$20	$22	$24	$26	$28	$30	$32	$34	$36	$38	$40

Spayed/Neutered - $12 (Please bring proof of spaying or neutering)

Late fees are assessed by the month starting in February; please refer to the chart below.

Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sept	Oct	Nov	Dec
$17	$19	$21	$23	$25	$27	$29	$31	$33	$35	$37

CAT LICENSE APPLICATION - http://www.roxburynj.us/DocumentView.asp?DID=466

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Restaurants

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T V W Y

Satisfactory (S)

- Currently in compliance with major aspects of the State Sanitary Code

- White Placard

Conditional (C)

- One or more major violations

- numerous minor violations

- ongoing uncorrected minor violations

- Orange Placard

Unsatisfactory (U)

- Violations to such an extent that the health department has requested voluntary closure

- Red Placard

B

Bain's Quik Mart (Citgo)	65 Route 10, Succasunna	07/23/10	S
Bagels on the Hill	175 Lakeside Boulevard	07/23/10	S
Bensis	275 Route 10, Suite 230	04/09/10	S
B.J.s Wholesale Club	1 Howard Boulevard	12/18/09	S
Blimpie's	Roxbury Mall	10/05/09	S
Boston Market	247 Route 10, Succasunna	10/07/09	S
Bryan's Luncheonette	42 Main Street-Succasunna	12/21/09	S
Burger King	235 Route 10	01/05/10	S

C

Caberet	1113 Route 46	12/18/09	S
Cambiotti's Tomato Pie Café	102 Shippenport Road	05/19/10	S
Casella's Deli	139 Route 10	07/26/10	S
Cheeseblock	15 Route 10	03/09/10	S
China King	760 Route 46	01/11/10	S
Circle Pizzeria	1045 Route 46	12/18/09	S
Claudio's Tex Mex	175 Lakeside Boulevard	07/08/09	S
Clay Oven	1140 Route 46	03/04/10	S
Clearview Cinema	Roxbury Mall	08/31/09	S
Cliffs Dairymaid	1475 Route 46	10/21/09	S
Cold Stone Creamery	450 Route 10	07/07/09	S
Cracker Barrel	172 Howard Boulevard	02/05/10	S

D

Danielle's Pub	131 Lakeside Boulevard	03/17/10	S
Deli Plus	39 Main Street-Succasunna	08/20/09	S
Delizia Pizza Kitchen	Ledgewood Mall	02/16/10	S
Dominos Pizza	Ledgewood Circle Shopping Center	12/16/09	S
Dunkin Donuts	180 Howard Boulevard	04/23/10	S
Dunkin Donuts	136 Lakeside Boulevard	01/26/10	S
Dunkin Donuts	470 Route 10	06/10/10	S
Dunkin Donuts	1039 Route 46	06/29/10	S

E

Eisenhower Middle School

Eyland Avenue

02/18/10

F

Franklin School	Meeker Street	06/11/09	S
Fuddruckers	275 Route 10	08/18/10	S

G

Giancarlo's Bakery

410 Route 10

12/22/09

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T V W Y

H

Hess Gas Station	Commerce Boulevard & Route 10	12/08/09	S
High Mountain Foods	557 Route 46, Kenvil	04/09/10	S
Holiday Inn Express	176 Howard Boulevard	02/26/09	S

I

I.H.O.P.

810 Route 46

08/11/10

J

Java Joe's Bagels	509 Route 10	01/14/10	S
Jefferson School	Cornhollow Road	01/29/10	S
Joe's Pizza	586 Route 46	12/23/09	S
J T FoodMart	1470 Route 46, Ledgewood	12/08/09	S

K

Kennedy School	Pleasant Hill Road	05/19/09	S
KFC/Long John Silvers	1110 Route 46	08/10/10	S
Kenvil Dairy Queen	420 Route 46	07/26/10	S
Kenvil Diner	405 Route 46	08/17/10	S
Kiddie Academy	101 Route 206	12/10/09	S
King Wah Restaurant	175 Lakeside Boulevard	12/28/09	S
Krauszers	760 Route 46	12/17/09	S

L

Lake Silver Springs	555 Route 46	06/18/10	S
Lakeland Deli	16 Mount Arlington Boulevard	02/10/10	S
Lakeside Billiards	105 Lakeside Boulevard	12/30/09	S
Landing Mart	190 Mount Arlington Boulevard	02/08/10	S
Learning Experience	986 Route 46, Ledgewood	12/17/09	S
Ledgewood Farms	1013 Route 46	08/20/10	S
Lincoln School	34 Hillside Avenue	04/14/10	S
Loving Hut	538 Route 10 West	03/09/10	S
Luigis Pizza	Roxbury Mall	12/23/09	S
Lunch Box	1034 Route 46	07/08/10	S
Lung Yung	Roxbury Mall	03/04/10	S

M

Market Place	182 Route 206	12/28/09	S
McDonalds	1117 Route 46	02/03/10	S
McDonalds	249 Route 10	01/06/10	S
Merry Heart Assisted Living	118 Main Street, Succasunna	12/29/09	S
Merry Heart Nursing	200 Route 10	12/29/09	S
Mezza Notte	1691 Route 46, Ledgewood	07/01/10	S
M. C. Nutrition Site	72 Eyland Avenue	12/18/09	S
Muldoon's Saloon	1447 Route 46	12/22/09	S

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T V W Y

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N

Napoli Pizza	408 Mount Arlington Boulevard	03/09/10	S
New York Pizza	760 Route 46	09/30/09	S
Nixon School	Mount Arlington Boulevard	06/19/09	S

O

On Call Catering	272 Emmans Road	12/09/09	S
Outback Steakhouse	1070 Route 46	12/21/09	S

P

Panera Bread	Roxbury Mall	12/23/09	S
Papa John's Pizza	38 Route 10	04/15/10	S
Pathmark	175 Lakeside Boulevard	05/20/10	S
Pizza Hut	299 Route 10	02/05/10	S

Q

Quick N Pick

590 Route 46

12/22/09

R

RB's Luncheonette	712 Route 46	02/18/10	S
Red Lobster	303 Route 10	12/21/09	S
Rose's Luncheonette	431 Route 46	07/29/10	S
Roosevelt School	34 Hillside Avenue	04/14/10	S
Roxbury Bagels	111 Route 10, Succasunna	06/30/10	S
Roxbury Day Care	25 Righter Road	10/15/09	S
Roxbury Diner	101 Route 10	12/23/09	S
Roxbury High School	Bryant Drive	05/19/09	S
Roxbury Senior Center	72 Eyland Avenue	12/18/09	S
Ruby Tuesday	401 Route 10	04/13/10	S
Rumors	130 Landing Road	08/18/10	S

S

Saint Thereses School	135 Main Street-Succasunna	05/18/10	S
Saladworks	275 Route 10 East	12/08/09	S
Sal's Pizza	175 Lakeside Boulevard	08/26/10	S
Seven Eleven	138 Lakeside Boulevard	02/13/09	S
Shell Food Mart	90 Route 206	08/26/10	S
Shop-Rite	Roxbury Mall	12/17/09	S
Short Hills Country Club	Morse Place & Mt. Arlington Blvd.	05/27/09	S
Smiles II	1135 Route 46	08/24/09	S
Steak Café	760 Route 46	01/14/10	S
Subway	468 Route 46, Kenvil	12/18/09	S
Subway	Walmart	12/21/09	S
Sushi Hana	15 Route 10	12/29/09	S
Swim & Sport Club	272 Emmans Road	12/09/09	S

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T V W Y

T

Taco Bell	268 Route 10	10/16/09	S
Tiny Town	1070 Route 46	10/15/09	S
T.G.I. Fridays	1031 Route 46, Ledgewood	12/18/09	S

V

Vermont Pancake House	Roxbury Mall	01/12/09	S
V.F.W. Post #2833	16 High Street	04/21/10	S

W

Wendy's	301 Route 10	12/16/09	S
White Castle	1113 Route 46	02/09/10	S
Wingman	180 Howard Boulevard	12/05/09	S

Y

Yummy Taste Chinese

692 Route 46

12/21/09

The following establishments are licensed by the Health Department but by State Statue are defined as Type 1 establishments, which do not require a regular inspection. If you have a complaint about one of these establishments please contact the Health Department at the number above.

A & P Warehouse Liquors	Ledgewood Circle Shopping Center
Arnolds Thomas Outlet	760 Route 46
Blockbuster Video	446 Route 10
Bottle King	260 Route 10
Clark's Hallmark	Ledgewood Mall
1st Presbyterian of Succasunna	99 Main Street, Succasunna
General Nutrition Center	275 Route 10 East
Grace Baptist Church	Route 46, Ledgewood
Harmon Discount	274 Route 10
Hickory Farms	Ledgewood Mall
Hillside Lutheran Brethren	113 South Hillside Avenue
Home Depot	Roxbury Mall
Ice Factory	231 Ledgewood-Landing Road
In & Out Deli	Ledgewood Shopping Center
Just a Buck	Ledgewood Mall
Justice for Girls	275-340 Route 10
Kelly's Market	601 Route 46
Kenvil Novelty	708 Route 46
L.A. Weightless Center	410 Route 10
Ledgewood Baptist Church	233 Main Street, Ledgewood
Liquor Factory	175 Lakeside Boulevard
LBV Untied Methodist Church	294 Berkshire Valley Road
Luk Oil	48 Route 10
Macy's	Ledgewood Mall
Marshall's	Ledgewood Mall
Port Morris Untied Methodist	Center Street, Landing
Ramsey Outdoor	1039 Route 46
Redeemer Lutheran Church	Eyland Avenue
St Dunstan's Episcopal Church	179 South Hillside Avenue
Shop-Rite Liquors	Roxbury Mall
Staples	Roxbury Mall
Steinmart	Roxbury Mall
Succasunna Service Center	747 Route 46
Succasunna United Methodist	99 Main Street, Succasunna
Temple Shalom	215 South Hillside
Valley Pharmacy	107 Route 10
Vitamin Shoppe	450 Route 10
Wal-mart	Ledgewood Mall
Walgreens	Roxbury Mall

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Septic System Management

· All septic tanks should be pumped at least every three (3) years; failure to pump tanks out is the number one reason for system failure.

· Do not use excessive amounts of water at one time

1. spread out loads of laundry over the entire week

2. keep showers short

3. make sure that toilets do not run

4. spread heavy use water activities throughout the day

5. fix all leaky fixtures

· Do not flush or pour any items not intended for septic disposal in the drain

1. cooking oil/grease

2. motor oil/chemicals

3. feminine products

4. cat litter

5. cigarette butts

6. prophylactics

A HOMEOWNERS MANUAL FOR SEPTIC SYSTEMS is a available at the Health Department.

A permit is required for any repairs/alterations to an existing septic system. For further information please contact the Health Department.

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Public Health Nursing

The Health Department employs a public health nurse that is available to the residents of the township to help them attain and maintain their optimum level of wellness. This is accomplished in many ways by a variety of services including: making available to the residents one on one consultation on a variety of issues, helping residents develop a plan to improve their health, contacting all new parents to congratulate them and to see if they have any health needs, following up on all communicable diseases in the township, immunization audits in all public schools, private schools and child care centers, conducting home visits to residents that are homebound and holding the various clinics that are available to the residents, which are listed below.

Male Cancer Screening - Includes PSA, fecal occult blood screening, urinalysis, and exam by an urologist.

Female Cancer Screening - Includes Pap test, fecal occult blood screening, mammogram referrals and exam by a gynecologist.

Adult Health Screening - Chem 23 blood test includes cholesterol levels and risk factors, fecal occult blood screening and blood pressure screening.

Flu Shots - Flu shots are for those 65 years and older, Medicare Part B., 18 years and older with a chronic illness requires a doctors note.

Child Health Conference - Infant to kindergarten. Offers immunizations and well child exams with pediatrician for those with no health insurance or with no insurance for immunizations. Includes blood lead screening. Appointments required.

To see the New Immunization Requirements for all children enrolling in or attending a pre-school or licensed child-care center on or after, September 1, 2008 click on this link www.roxburynj.us/DocumentView.asp?DID=472

To see the New Immunization Requirements for all children entering 6^th grade on or after, September 1, 2008 click on this link www.roxburynj.us/DocumentView.asp?DID=473

Upcoming Roxbury Clinics - 2009

Cold & Flu Season

The Common Cold

More than 200 different viruses are known to cause the symptoms of the common cold. Most do not result in serious illness, sometimes however there can be more serious effects. Unfortunately for us these viruses grow best at temperatures of about 91 degrees Fahrenheit, the temperature inside the human nose.

There is no evidence that you can get a cold from exposure to cold weather or from getting chilled. There is also no evidence that your chance of getting a cold is related to your general overall health. Some scientists do believe that stress and allergies may make you more susceptible to cold viruses.

The most important thing you can do to keep yourself healthy is wash you hands often. You are potentially exposed to cold causing viruses from other people every time a sick person sneezes or coughs because they expel these viruses into atmosphere.

Learning how to sneeze and cough correctly can help prevent the spread of colds. You should always cover your mouth when sneezing or coughing. Sneezing into your hands prevents the expulsion of the viruses into the atmosphere, however your hands have now been contaminated and therefore must be washed immediately afterward, otherwise you will spread the viruses to everything you touch. A better idea may be to sneeze into your sleeve, please click on the link below to watch a video about this subject.

www.coughsafe.com

Flu Prevention Tips

For those of you not receiving the flu vaccine this year please follow the below suggestions to minimize your risk of getting influenza:

Frequent hand washing with warm water and soap
Use tissues for coughs and sneezes and dispose appropriately and immediately
If you think you have the flu, stay home from work or school
Talk with your physician about weather or not antiviral medicines could be right for you
If you think you have the flu, avoid the elderly or frail relatives and friends
Stay Healthy! Eat well and get enough rest. Avoid getting run down which can lower your resistance
See the CDC website for more information on influenza prevention. www.cdc.gov/flu/protect

Recreational Bathing Facilities

All public bathing beaches, pools and spas are inspected by this department twice a year. This includes the following:

Condominium/ Townhouse
Hotels/Motels
Township Properties

Clink the link below to view the Regulation the governs Public Recreational Bathing

http://www.state.nj.us/health/eoh/phss/recbathing.pdf

Lake Hopatcong State Park is under the jurisdiction of the New Jersey Department of Health & Senior Services.

Massage Establishment Inspections

To practice Massage Therapy in Roxbury Township an applicant must first obtain a license from the Township. To obtain this license one must first obtain a certification from the New Jersey Board of Nursing. No applications to the Township are accepted without the Board of Nursing certificate. Please click on the link below to obtain more information about the NJ Board of Nursing or call the below numbers.

www.NJConsumerAffairs.gov/medical/nursing.htm

973 792-4233 - Ms. Theresa Williams

973 424-8183 - Ms. Diane Scott

All establishments must also be licensed through the Township and undergo a sanitary inspection by this department biannually.

Body Art Establishment Inspections

Body Art Establishments must comply with state regulations. These regulations govern procedure and sanitary requirements. All establishments are inspected yearly.

Tanning Establishment Inspections

Tanning Establishments must comply with state regulations. These regulations govern procedure and sanitary requirements. All establishments are inspected yearly.

Childhood Lead Program

The health department investigates cases of childhood lead poisoning when a child?s venous blood lead level is in excess of 20 ug/dl. All children under the age of six (6) should be tested for lead.

Regulated Medical Waste

All regulated medical waste generators: doctor?s offices, hospitals, etc. must comply with state regulations. Home use of syringes does not fall under these regulations, safe disposal is the responsibility of the user, please click link below.

Syringe Disposal

Noise Regulations

The township has adopted into law the ?Model Noise Ordinance? which allows the Health Department to protect the community from excessively loud noise. For questions regarding noise you should contact the Health Department.

Canada Goose Control

Normally a migratory species, some of these animals have taken up permanent residence in New Jersey, this poses a significant health risk to the human population. The health department is involved in a statewide program with other communities under the guidance of the US Fish & Wildlife Service in an attempt to reduce the resident goose population.

Landowner Goose Egg Addling Program

The US Fish & Wildlife Service has published a new regulation allowing private landowners and managers of public lands to destroy Canada Goose nests and addle eggs under their jurisdiction. This will aid in the statewide effort to reduce the population. The registration website is www.fws.gov/permits then go to ?Migratory Bird Permits? then ?Resident Canada Geese?

Morris County Mosquito Extermination Commission Spraying Information

- There is no spraying planned at this time.

The Morris County Mosquito Extermination Commission, founded in 1928, has the goal of reducing the number of nuisance and disease transmitting mosquitoes within the county. The Commission employs a number of techniques to provide this service to residents with minimal impact on the environment. The program can be summarized as follows:

1) Water Management - The Commission carries out extensive efforts to remove blockages from Morris County waterways, and to maintain drainage systems as needed. Such work is done carefully, with environmental impacts kept clearly in mind. This program helps reduce the use of insecticides needed to control mosquitoes.

2) Larval Control - Mosquitoes all start out in the water as larvae, or wrigglers. In areas where water management is not feasible, larval control is necessary. Some locations are suitable for stocking with mosquitofish, which provide continuous, biological control of mosquitoes. In other areas, larvicides may be used to eliminate mosquitoes. They choose products that are specific for mosquitoes and have minimal or no effect on other organisms in the aquatic environment.

3) Adult Control - While the most visible aspect of mosquito control it is considered a last resort. When this method is employed, truck mounted sprayers dispense ½ - 1 ounce of insecticide per acre. The areas being sprayed are announced in both the Daily Record and The Star Ledger prior to spraying.

For more information on the Morris County Mosquito Extermination Commission, their activities or the products they use please call them or visit their website.

973 285-6450

www.morrismosquito.org

For more information about pesticide use go to www.npic.orst.edu

Black Bear Information

In the past few years there have been numerous black bear sightings in the Landing section of Roxbury. The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has issued a warning to the residents of northern New Jersey about bear proofing their premises. Please click on the link below to view the press release.

http://www.nj.gov/dep/newsrel/releases/03_0127.htm

For additional information on black bears, how to co-exist with them and how to reduce human-bear interaction please click on the link below.

http://www.njfishandwildlife.com/bearinfo.htm

Mercury Thermometer Disposal

The Township will take mercury thermometers as recyclables, please contact the Recycling Coordinator, Debbie Ward at 973 448-2053. You can also contact the Household Hazardous Waste program at the MUA in Mount Olive at 973 829-8006.

Rodent Control

The health department investigates complaints of rodent infestation and harborage. 2004 has seen a rise in the number of rodent complaints; their population apparently is on the rise. You can help to control the rodent population by following the following suggestions:

1) Keep all wood piles elevated at least 12 inches off the ground.

2) Maintain lawn in such a manner as to prevent an overgrowth of weeds or other vegetation, and remove all accumulated shrubbery/branches from the property and dispose of it properly.

3) Pour a concrete slab under sheds so rodents cannot burrow under.

4) Remove any possible food and water source such as bird feeders and birdbaths, pet food, dog feces, etc.

5) Be aware for any borrows on your property. Rat borrows are generally about a 2 inch diameter, but can be larger, they are usually in an out of the way place or along the edge of something. They are dirty looking, are worn off on one side and generally occur in groups.

6) If you feel that you may have an infestation obtain a professional exterminator to inspect the property or call the health department.

Beauty Salon Regulation

Establishments that engage in activities that pertain to hair, nails or skin are regulated by the State Board of Cosmetology and Hairstyling. All complaints must be directed to this agency in writing at the address below, for the complaint form please click the link immediately below.

Complaint form - www.state.nj.us/lps/ca/complaint/cosmocom.pdf

NJ Board of Cosmetology

P.O. Box 54003

Newark, NJ 07101

For information regarding this board please click on the link or call the phone number below.

www.state.nj.us/lps/ca/nonmedical/coshair.htm

973 504-6400

Disaster Preparedness

Disaster preparedness is everyone's responsibility. And, this is especially important at the family level. The Roxbury Township Health Department can help you be better prepared by supplying you with a public health guide to emergency planning entitled, Ready Together New Jersey. If you would like a free copy of this guide please visit us at the Health Department located at 72 Eyland Avenue, Succasunna, or call 973 448-2028. Below find some ideas about protecting your food supply during a disaster or power outage.

Keeping Food Safe after a Natural Disaster or Power Outage

Identify and throw away food that may not be safe to eat.

· Throw away food that may have come in contact with flood or storm water.

· Throw away food that has an unusual odor, color, or texture.

· Throw away perishable foods (including meat, poultry, fish, eggs and leftovers) that have been above 40 degrees Fahrenheit (F) for 2 hours or more.

· Thawed food that contains ice crystals or is 40 degree F or below can be refrozen or cooked.

· Throw away canned foods that are bulging, opened, or damaged.

· Food containers with screw-caps, snap-lids, crimped caps (soda pop bottles), twist caps, flip tops, snap-open, and home canned foods should be discarded if they have come into contact with floodwater because they cannot be disinfected.

· If cans have come in contact with floodwater or storm water, remove the labels, wash the cans, and dip them in a solution of 1 cup of bleach in 5 gallons of water. Re label the cans with a marker.

· Do not use contaminated water to wash dishes, brush your teeth, wash and prepare food, wash your hands, make ice, or make baby formula.

Store food safely.

· While the power is out, keep the refrigerator and freezer doors closed as much as possible.

· Add block ice or dry ice to your refrigerator if the electricity is expected to be off longer than 4 hours. Wear heavy gloves when handling ice.

Handle food safely.

· If there is no water available for hand washing, use alcohol based hand sanitizers.

Related Resources:

· USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline: 1-888-MPHotline.

Available for consumers questions and concerns about food safety.

· USDA Alert: Keeping Food Safe During Flooding and Power Outages

http://www.usda.gov/2005/08/0340.xml

· Hand Hygiene in Emergency Situations

http://www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/hurricanes/handwashing.asp

· Keeping Food Safe in an Emergency, U.S. Department of Agriculture

http://www.fsis.usda.gov/Fact_Sheets/keeping_food_Safe_during_an_emergency/index.asp

Septic System Plan Review

Plans for both new construction and alterations of existing systems must be reviewed by the Health Department before they are installed.

Septic System Installation

The Health Department conducts periodic inspections of septic systems during the installation process.

New Jersey Smoke-Free Act

This act prohibits smoking in all enclosed indoor places of public access and workplaces. General information regarding this issue can be found at www.smokefree.nj.gov or www.njgasp.org. There are no establishments in Roxbury that are exempt from the Smoke Free Air Act. Specific questions regarding Roxbury can be directed to the Health Department at 973 448-2028.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a marriage license?

How do I get a copy of my marriage license?

How do I get a copy of a death certificate?

How do I get rid of a dead deer?

Call the Health Department at 973 448-2028 from 8 am to 4:30 pm.

The deer must be near the road.

How often should my septic be pumped out?

Systems should be pumped out every three (3) years on average. Systems that are under an above average load should be pumped out more often. A good rule of thumb is that the system is designed for 2 people per bedroom.

If I have a spilt system do I have to pump out both tanks?

Yes, both tanks must be pumped out regularly. We often see gray water (laundry) systems failing because they are not pumped out.

What time can the garbage men start picking up the trash?

6 a.m.

If I?m putting on an addition do I have to upgrade my septic?

If you are adding anything that the regulations consider a bedroom to your home the septic must be upgraded.

What can I do if I have a problem with my landlord regarding a housing complaint?

First you should try to work out the disagreement yourselves. If you fail to come to an understanding you should contact the Health Department at 973 448-2028

What time is my neighbor supposed to stop making noise?

Roxbury?s Noise ordinance requires that after 10 p.m. noise at any property line not exceed 50 dB, this is equivalent to an average conversational tone. The un-amplified human voice is exempt form these regulations.

Who do I report dead birds to in regard to West Nile Virus?

Dead crows should be reported to the Health Department. Stagnant pools of water that may be breeding mosquitoes may be reported to the Morris County Mosquito Commission at 973 538-3200.

Do food handlers need to wear gloves?

Chapter 24 of the State Sanitary Code requires food handlers to eliminate direct hand contact with ready to serve foods

Does my well need to be tested?

The Health Department recommends that all homeowners test their well for coliform bacteria quarterly, nitrates and volatile organics yearly.

Why can?t I license my dog or cat if their rabies shot is not expired?

The NJDHSS requires that a rabies shot not expire prior to November 1 of the licensing year. This is to ensure that your animal has no more than a 3 month lapse in protection

Fertilizer Ordinance

Any fertilizer applied in the township cannot contain more than 0.5% phosphorus.

A bag of fertilizer rated 24 - 2 - 8 has: 24 % Nitrogen
2% Phosphorous
8% Potassium

So when purchasing fertilizer make sure that the middle number on the bag is not higher than 0.5%

Directions to the Health Department

From South Jersey

Take NJT or GSP North to the exit for I-287 North
Take I-287 North to exit 39 (Route 10 West)
Follow Route 10 West for approximately 10 Miles into Roxbury
At the first light in Roxbury (Eyland Avenue) take jug handle and cross back over Route 10
Health Department is the first building after the lake on the left-hand side

From East Jersey

Take I-80 West to exit 30 (Howard Boulevard)
At the end of the exit make a left onto Howard Boulevard
Follow to the first light and make a right onto Route 46
Go to first light and make a left onto Route 10
Follow Route 10 to 3^rd light and make a right onto Eyland Avenue
Health Department is the first building after the lake on the left-hand side

From West Jersey

Take I-80 East
Take exit 28 (Route 46 East)
Follow Route 46 to Route 10 East

Follow Route 10 to 3^rd light and make a right onto Eyland Avenue
Health Department is the first building after the lake on the left-hand side

From North Jersey

Take Route 15 South to I-80 West
Take I-80 West to exit 30 (Howard Boulevard)
At the end of the exit make left onto Howard Boulevard
Follow to first light and make a right onto Route 46
Go to first light and make left onto Route 10

Follow Route 10 to 3^rd light and make a right onto Eyland Avenue
Health Department is the first building after the lake on the left-hand side

Volunteers Needed

Meals on Wheels

Roxbury Township Meals on Wheels Program is looking for volunteers to deliver meals to homebound residents. It only requires about one or two hours one Wednesday a month in the morning. Many people in our community are so grateful for a smile and a food package. Reach out to your neighbors and show them that they are not alone. Please contact Cindy Van Sickles @ 973 448-2029 for the opportunity to male a difference.

Medical Reserve Corps (MRC)

Here's the opportunity you've been waiting for to make a difference in your community! Join your local Medical Reserve Corps, non-medical positions also available.

The September 11, 2001, attacks had immediate and overwhelming effects on the United States. Many medical and health volunteers offered their skills during the attacks. However, these attacks underscored the need for a more organized approach to using medical and non-medical volunteers during an emergency. In January 2002, President Bush in his State of the Union address, asked Americans to offer meaningful volunteer services in their communities, in whatever ways they could. To support this effort, Secretary of the Heath and Human Services, Tommy G. Thompson, officially launched the Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) in July 2002.

The MRC is a national program with a local, community-based emphasis, in which its mission is to support community efforts to utilize local MEDICAL AND NON-MEDICAL (i.e. language translators, business people, ITC, event planners, etc.) professional volunteers during emergencies, such as pandemic influenza, smallpox or plague outbreak, and at other times of community need that require the opening of Point-of-Distribution (POD) clinics for antibiotic distribution, or vaccination of the population.

Currently, the Roxbury Township Health Department in conjunction with the Morris County Office of Health Management is assembling a local MRC. In the event of an emergency, volunteers would be mobilized. Any medical or non-medical professional that resides or works in Roxbury Township, Mine Hill Township or Wharton Borough, can join the Roxbury MRC. You would be an essential component to this critical emergency preparedness and response program by adding your own unique capabilities and strengths.

If you are interested in joining the Roxbury MRC or need more information, please call our office at

973-448-2028 and ask to speak with Frank A. Grisi, Health Officer or Jill Grady, Health Educator.

Your dedication, altruism, and professionalism will help us save lives and protect the health of our citizens. We hope that you will consider making your own contribution.

Sincerely,

Frank A. Grisi, Health Officer

Why you may be seeing bats in the winter

1. A malady previously unseen in New Jersey known as White Nose Syndrome (WNS) is besetting local populations of bats in our area.

2. First discovered last year (2008) in northern NY State, bats in NJ were apparently unaffected. However we are now seeing it in NJ.

3. White Nose Syndrome facts are;

a. Bats are starving (depleting winter fat reserves faster than normal); causing bats to arouse from hibernation prematurely so as to exit protected roost sites in search of food (flying insects).

b. Obviously winter season inhibits nearly all flying insect activity, thus prey is unavailable and weakened bats simply succumb to exposure and malnutrition.

c. Bats tend to die within 0.25-0.5 mile from winter roost sites; however the NJDEP reports that bats may be traveling as far as 2 miles in a desperate attempt to forage for food.

4. Personal Precautions Key points are:

a. Do NOT touch/contact live or dead bats with bare hands, skin; even though there is no evidence of WNS transmissibility to humans. However no bats should ever be touched due to the risk of rabies.

b. Inspect outdoor areas where pets and children may venture to minimize their exposure to dead/dying bats.

5. Roxbury Procedures:

a. Report all dead/dying bats observed during the day to the Roxbury Health Department immediately.

b. During non-business hours report all bats that are in your house to the Roxbury Police Department.

DISCARDING DEAD BATS: Due to the danger of rabies in the bats and the concern of cross (or interstate) contamination of WNS via garbage waste stream please contact the Health Department if a dead/dying bat is observed.

Click on the link below for more information about WNS

http://www.batmanagement.com/wns/wns.html

How to dispose of your unused medications

For information on the proper way to dispose of your unused medication please click on the link below.

http://www.smarxtdisposal.net/

Seasonal Influenza Information

The Health Department does not have anymore Seasonal Flu vaccine. If you would like to receive a Seasonal Flu shot you can contact the providers below to check on availability.

Medical Care Associates - 973 252-1522

Zufall Clinic - 973 328-9100

www.findaflushot.com

Roxbury Township H1N1 Clinics

As of June 10, 2010 the Roxbury Township Health Department has administered 4065 doses of H1N1 Influenza vaccine. There are still doses available through the Health Department until September 15, 2010.We would like to extend a special thank you to our volunteers without whom we could not have run our clinics.

Information for those 65 or over Regarding Flu Season

What You Should Know and Do this Flu Season If You Are 65 Years and Older:

Actions To Take This Flu Season

1. Get Your Seasonal Flu Shot
The best way to prevent seasonal flu is by getting a seasonal flu vaccination each year. As always, CDC recommends that people 65 and older get their regular, or ?seasonal,? flu vaccine as soon as it is available. This year is no exception as seasonal flu viruses are expected to circulate along with 2009 H1N1 viruses this flu season. When the 2009 H1N1 vaccine becomes available for people 65 years and older, you should get that vaccine also.

2. Take Everyday Preventive Actions including covering coughs, washing hands often and avoiding people who are sick.

3. Seek medical advice quickly if you develop flu symptoms to see whether you might need medical evaluation or possibly treatment with antiviral medications. People 65 and older are prioritized to get antiviral drugs if they become sick with the flu according to CDC?s guidance. Flu symptoms include fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue. Some people may also have vomiting and diarrhea. People may be infected with the flu, including 2009 H1N1, and have respiratory symptoms without a fever.

People 65 Years and Older and Seasonal Flu

It has been recognized for many years that older people are at greater risk of serious complications from the flu compared with young, healthy adults. It?s estimated that 90 percent of seasonal flu-related deaths and more than 60 percent of seasonal flu-related hospitalizations in the United States each year occur in people 65 years and older. This is because human immune defenses become weaker with age. So influenza can be a very serious disease for people 65 and older.

People 65 Years and Older and 2009 H1N1 Flu

The new 2009 H1N1 virus does not seem to be affecting people 65 years and older in the same way that seasonal flu usually does. Most people who have gotten sick from this new virus have been younger. In fact, people 65 and older are the group that is least likely to get infected with this new virus. There have been relatively few infections and even fewer cases of serious illness and death with this new virus in people older than 65. Laboratory tests on blood samples indicate that older people likely have some pre-existing immunity to the 2009 H1N1 flu virus. But while people 65 and older are the least likely to be infected with 2009 H1N1 flu, those that do become infected are at greater risk of having serious complications from their illness.

Flu Vaccination

Seasonal Flu Vaccine

People 65 and older are recommended to get seasonal flu vaccine this year, as always.

2009 H1N1 Flu Vaccine

People 65 and older are not in a target group recommended to get the earliest doses of 2009 H1N1 vaccine. This is because people age 65 and older are least likely to get sick with the 2009 H1N1 virus. Because there will be limited amounts of vaccine available at first, the first doses are recommended for those who are most likely to get infected.

The U.S. government has purchased 250 million doses of 2009 H1N1 vaccine, so anyone who wants to get the vaccine will have the opportunity to do so. While people 65 and older are not included in the groups recommended to get the earliest doses of vaccine, they can get the 2009 H1N1 influenza vaccine as soon as the high risk and younger groups have had the opportunity to be vaccinated.

People Age 65 Years and Older and Antiviral Drugs

Influenza antiviral drugs are prescription drugs (pills, liquid, or inhaled powder) that decrease the ability of flu viruses to reproduce. While getting a flu vaccine each year is the first and most important step in protecting against flu, antiviral drugs are a second line of defense in the treatment of flu.

It?s very important that antiviral drugs be used early to treat flu illness in people 65 and older who are very sick (for example people who are in the hospital) and people who are sick with flu and who also have a greater chance of getting serious flu complications (see http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/highrisk.htm).

Although they are the least likely group to be infected with 2009 H1N1 flu, people age 65 and older are at higher risk for influenza related complications. Therefore, they are prioritized for antiviral treatment if they get sick with either seasonal or 2009 H1N1 flu this season.

Links for Information on Influenza

"Take 3" - Steps to the fight the flu -

http://www.roxburynj.us/DocumentView.aspx?DID=502

Is your workplace Pandemic-ready? -

http://www.roxburynj.us/DocumentView.aspx?DID=504

Seasonal & Novel H1N1 flu "A Parents Guide"

http://www.roxburynj.us/DocumentView.aspx?DID=503

Click on the links below for additional information

http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/guidance/exclusion.htm

www.cdc.gov/swineflu

www.pandemicflu.gov

www.nj.gov/health/flu/h1n1.shtml

www.morrishealth.org

http://www.state.nj.us/health/flu/h1n1.shtml

Click on this link for a printable poster dealing with Flu prevention: http://www.roxburynj.us/DocumentView.asp?DID=493

Roxbury Social Services are desperately in need to donations, please click on the link below to see what they a list of what they need.

http://www.roxburynj.us/index.aspx?NID=151

Please call the Health Department for more information.

Mission Statement

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West Nile Virus

Lyme Disease

Household Medical Waste Disposal

Well Testing

The State Department of Environmental Protection requires a well test on any sale of real property in the state, for more information on the "Private Well Testing Act" call or click on the link below.

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Tobacco Age of Sale Program (TASE)

Food Safety Begins at Home

Thermometers

Refrigeration

Cross Contamination

Upcoming Roxbury Clinics

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Rabies Information

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Septic System Management

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Cold & Flu Season

Recreational Bathing Facilities

Massage Establishment Inspections

Body Art Establishment Inspections

Tanning Establishment Inspections

Childhood Lead Program

Regulated Medical Waste

Noise Regulations

Canada Goose Control

Landowner Goose Egg Addling Program

Morris County Mosquito Extermination Commission Spraying Information

Black Bear Information

Mercury Thermometer Disposal

Rodent Control

Beauty Salon Regulation

Disaster Preparedness

Septic System Plan Review

Septic System Installation

New Jersey Smoke-Free Act

Frequently Asked Questions

Fertilizer Ordinance

Directions to the Health Department

Volunteers Needed

Why you may be seeing bats in the winter

How to dispose of your unused medications

Seasonal Influenza Information

Roxbury Township H1N1 Clinics

Information for those 65 or over Regarding Flu Season