Middle-Brook Regional Health Commission                                HEALTH SERVICES

In order to protect and enhance the health status for our community members of all ages, the Middle-Brook Regional Health Commission provides several services related to preventing the spread of disease.  Many of these are offered at low or no cost, in cooperation with other community organizations, such as Women's Health and Counseling, Community VNA and others.

FLU CLINICS - September 2011

About the Clinics:

Flu Clinics - Press Release

MBRHC Notice of Privacy Practices

The flu vaccine is for adults and is free to those with Medicare Part B. For all other adults, the cost is $20.00

About the Vaccine:

Influenza Vaccine Information Sheet

Vacuna Desactivada Contra la Influenza

Print, complete and BRING this Consent form to save time at the clinic!

 

Think you may have the flu? Click here to learn the difference between colds and flu!

WHAT'S THE BEST WAY TO PREVENT THE SPREAD OF INFECTIONS? FOLLOW THESE SIMPLE STEPSTO CLEAN HANDS! And, visit the Somerset County Health Department for a list of on-line handwashing information!

 

ADULT HEALTH SERVICES		CHILD HEALTH SERVICES
The Commission also provides health-related programs to enhance the well-being of the community's adult population. Services include:		MBRHC offers comprehensive, preventive health services for infants and pre-school children, provided in child health clinics held each month. Services include:
	Blood Pressure Screenings Annual flu and Pneumonia vaccines Health screenings for early detection of chronic disease Women's health services Tuberculosis Management	Childhood Immunizations Well-baby check-ups Vision and hearing checks Lead screening Growth & development assessment Nutrition Counseling Physicals
		For schedule and location information about adult or child health services, contact the Community VNA at  (908) 725-9355.
Communicable Disease Investigations
To help assure rapid containment of infectious disease, MBRHC conducts ongoing surveillance, investigation and control of reportable, communicable diseases within the towns it serves. Components of this effort include: Immunization Audits Electronic Communicable Disease Reporting Case Investigation Contact Tracing Testing and follow-up Treatment Referrals (i.e., sexually transmitted diseases, tuberculosis) For information about all Communicable Diseases, CLICK HERE to access information from the NJ Department of Health and Senior Services.

UNDERSTANDING MRSA

Recently, there has been significant press coverage about MRSA -- Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (it is pronounced 'Mursa'). What this means is that the bacteria 'Staphylococcus Aureus' (often referred to as simply 'Staph') which may be causing an infection in a wound or other area of the body is RESISTANT to a certain group of antibiotics. Because of this resistance, it can make it very difficult to treat.

Although anyone can get a MRSA infection, it is most common in hospitals ("hospital-acquired") and long term care facilities such as nursing homes and prisons. However, these resistant bacteria are being seen more frequently in the community ("Community-Acquired") in daycares and in 'the locker room' where athletes are becoming exposed through small abrasions in the skin. In addition, here is information about MRSA in schools.

MRSA skin infections are generally minor, such as pimples, boils and other skin conditions. They are often mistaken for spider bites. Left untreated, these infections can get worse. These infections could spread to the bloodstream or lungs, causing serious illness and possibly death. If you suspect a MRSA skin infection, you should seek medical attention. LEARN MORE about MRSA or review some of the most Frequently Asked Questions about this bacterial infection.