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NorthWest Bergen Regional Health Commission |
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20 West Prospect Street, Waldwick, NJ 07463 Phone 201-445-7217 Fax 201-445-4001
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Angela Musella, Health Officer
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Heat Advisory TipsTemperatures over the next few days are expected to be in the 90's and possibly over 100. Extreme heat can lead to heat stroke and heat exhaustion. Both are dangerous health conditions. Below are some tips on dealing with the heat:
People suffering heatstroke can go from looking normal to very sickin a matter of minutes. They may have hot, dry skin, a high body temperature of 106 degrees or more, an absence of sweat, and a fast and strong pulse. They also may become delirious or unconscious. Persons suffering from heatstroke need immediate medical attention!
For more information, please refer to the NJ Health Department's fact sheet at http://www.nj.gov/health/chs/monthlyfactsheets/heat.pdf Posted 7-7-10
Still haven't been vaccinated for the H1N1 flu? Vaccine is now widely available for the entire population! Everyone is urged to get vaccinated, so don't wait! Come get your H1N1 shot on Wednesdays between the hours of 8 am and 12 pm in the Waldwick Health Center, 22 Whites Lane. If you cannot come during these hours – please call 201-444-3914 to schedule an appointment. Ejemplo Autorización para la Vacuna Desactivada H1N1 de 2009H1N1 Vaccination Information Sheet - EnglishH1N1 Vaccination Information Sheet - Spanish
About the Commission Northwest Bergen Regional Health Commission was organized in 1957. It serves as the Health Department for the three Commission towns Midland Park, Upper Saddle River, and Waldwick as well as contracting with Hillsdale, Mahwah, Montvale, Northvale, Old Tappan, Westwood and Wyckoff. . Hillsdale http://www.hillsdalenj.org/ Midland Park http://mpnj.com/ Montvale http://www.montvale.org/ Northvale http://www.boroughofnorthvale.com/ Old Tappan http://oldtappan.net/ Upper Saddle River http://www.usrtoday.org/ Waldwick http://www.waldwickpd.org/ Westwood http://www.westwoodnj.gov/ Wyckoff http://www.wyckoff-nj.co |
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