For further information contact
Gary Guarino
Ph: 737-0120 x653
Hopewell Health Happenings – FEBRUARY 2012
Hopewell Valley Pet owners are reminded that Cat and Dog Licenses were due in January. Late fees are due as of February 1.
In order for a 2012 pet license to be issued, the duration of rabies immunity must be valid for the full licensing period. Pets should be re-vaccinated every two years. Applications are available on-line. Go to www.hopewelltwp.org, click on “Departments” then “Health,” and then look for “Application for Pet Registration.” If you have a new kitten or puppy in your life, remember that kittens and puppies must get their first rabies vaccine at three months of age which is good for 1 year only and then regularly thereafter.
Rabies is a frightening fatal illness that is highly infectious, even during the six-month period when the animal may show no symptoms at all. In New Jersey, cats are the most common domestic animal to become infected, and cats pose the greatest risk of spreading the disease to people.
If you have questions or concerns, or for information about other free rabies clinics in the greater Mercer area, please contact the Health Department at 737-0120 ext 678.
Additional rabies clinics: call for specific times and locations
February 24, Hamilton Township 1- 4 pm
Don’t miss a beat – Learn about Pacemakers - Wednesday February 15, 10:30 – 11:30 am, Hopewell Valley Senior Center, 395 Reading Street, Pennington. Guest speaker is Dr. Pirouz Parang, Cardiologist from Capital Health Medical Center. This program is presented by Hopewell Valley Senior Services.
Still have not gotten your flu shot? The Flu season is now, Who should get vaccinated?
Everyone 6 months and older should get a flu vaccine each year. This is the recommendation of the CDC and the Advisory Committee on Immunizations. While everyone should get a flu vaccine each flu season, it’s especially important that certain people get vaccinated either because they are at high risk of having serious flu-related complications or because they live with or care for people at high risk for developing flu-related complications. Flu vaccinations are now readily available at many of our local pharmacies. Many insurance plans including Medicare cover flu shots. Without insurance these stores charge around $25- 30 and many offer coupons and other store discounts. Check out the following websites for one near you. www.findaflushot.com ; NJ Department of Health Flu & Find a Flu Shot
Blood pressure and other screenings:
Tuesday, February 7, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m., Blood Pressure/Blood Glucose (fasting or 2 hour post meal): Senior Center, Reading Street, Pennington
Wednesday, February 8, 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.; Blood Pressure: Pennington Shoprite
Tuesday, February 14, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m., Blood Pressure: Pennington Market Café. This popular monthly blood pressure site is made possible through a continuing health partnership between the Pennington Quality Market and the Hopewell Township Health Department.
Tuesday, February 21, 10:00 a.m. - 12 noon, Blood Pressure Lower Level, Hopewell Township Municipal Building.
Tuesday, February 28, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Blood Pressure, Stop & Shop, Denow Road, Pennington
Mondays and Wednesdays at 11:00 a.m., Healthy Bones: Ongoing classes to build bone strength and prevent osteoporosis. Lower level, Hopewell Township Municipal Building. Space is limited. Call 737-0120 ext 638 to sign up and confirm enrollment in the class.
Hopewell Township Health Department, 201 Washington Crossing Pennington Road, Titusville NJ 08560 609-737-0120 Vital records 609-737-0120 x 636 www.hopewelltwp.org
Local hospital links
Capital Health System http://www.capitalhealth.org
Princeton Healthcare System http://www.princetonhcs.org
Robert Wood Johnson Hospital http://www.rwjhamilton.org
St. Francis Medical Center http://www.stfrancismedical.com
