Public Health Advisory

NJLINCS Health Alert Network

Distributed by the New Jersey Department of Health

Tickborne disease activity & the detection of emerging tickborne pathogens in ticks Download here:

Healthcare providers should be aware of recent trends in tickborne illness in N.J. and maintain a heightened clinical suspicion for these diseases in persons with clinically compatible symptoms. The attached document provides information on tickborne disease activity, emerging tickborne viruses, and resources for tickborne disease testing and prevention.

 The weekly NJDOH Vector-borne Disease Surveillance report provides information on current tick and mosquito-borne disease activity in N.J. https://www.nj.gov/health/cd/statistics/arboviral-stats/

Free COVID rapid tests are available to be picked up at the Bergenfield Health Department until supplies last.  

198 N. Washington Ave

M-F 9am – 4pm

FREE RABIES CLINIC IN BERGENFIELD

The Bergenfield Health Department will conduct its annual rabies vaccination program for cats and dogs on Sunday, December 11, 2022 from 10:00AM to 1:00PM. The clinic will be held at the Department of Public Works Garage located directly behind the Bergenfield Borough Hall at 198 North Washington Ave.

This clinic will be a drive-thru clinic. You will remain in your vehicle until instructed otherwise.

Dogs and cats may be vaccinated as early as three months of age, please bring proof of any prior rabies vaccine (tags are not acceptable). If you do not have proof of prior vaccination, your pet will receive a 1-year vaccination.

PLEASE NOTE: Licensing is required by January 31^st, 2023 to avoid late fees. License Fees will NOT be collected at the rabies clinic.

Further questions can be directed to the Bergenfield Health Department at 201-387-4055 ext. 5.

Please Be Advised: The next Bergenfield Board of Health Meeting will be Tuesday, November 8th, 2022 at 7:30pm.  For additional information please contact the Bergenfield Health Department. 

(Please See Zoom Link Below ) 

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Please Be Advised: The next  Board of Health meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 11, 2022 at 7:30pm.

To join virtually, please see Zoom link below. 

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The Septmber Meeting for the Bergenfield Board of Health will held on Tuesday, September 13, 2022, at 7:30 PM (Please see link below) 

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83533291231?pwd=bWk0b3ZmZkZRRysvUEwyUndvZGlIZz09 

FULL-TIME PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE – BERGENFIELD BOROUGH, BERGEN COUNTY.  

The Borough of Bergenfield is seeking a Full-time nurse (35 HRs/week) benefits included (NJ License Required). Under the direction of the Health Officer, the public health nurse provides preventive adult and pediatric care clinics, immunizations, is in charge of the planning, organization, coordination, and implementation of the approved public health nursing services to the community. Serve the public health needs of the community by investigating reports of communicable diseases. The Borough of Bergenfield is and Equal Opportunity Employer. Interested candidates can send a cover letter and resume via email to Borough Administrator Corey Gallo This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or obtain an application at Health Department at Borough Hall located at 198 N. Washington Avenue, Bergenfield NJ 07621. Application deadline is September 30, 2022

PART-TIME PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE – BERGENFIELD BOROUGH , BERGEN COUNTY.

The Borough of Bergenfield is seeking a part-time nurse (28 HRs/week) (NJ License Required). Under the direction of the Health Officer, the public health nurse provides preventive adult and pediatric care clinics, immunizations, is in charge of the planning, organization, coordination, and implementation of the approved public health nursing services to the community. Serve the public health needs of the community by investigating reports of communicable diseases. The Borough of Bergenfield is and Equal Opportunity Employer. Interested candidates can send a cover letter and resume via email to Borough Administrator Corey Gallo This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or obtain an application at Health Department at Borough Hall located at 198 N. Washington Avenue, Bergenfield NJ 07621. Application deadline is September 30, 2022