Ocean County Health Department

10/20/2026

Please visit the Ocean County Animal Facilities in Jackson and Manahawkin to find your new bestie!

Check out Bagel, Jeffrey, Echo, and Tina - all available for adoption at the Northern Ocean County Animal Facility, located at 615 Freemont Ave, Jackson. Call 732-657-8086 for more info!

All our pets are spayed, microchipped, and up to date on all age-appropriate vaccinations.

For more info and more pets available for adoption, please visit: https://oceancountyhealth.gov/

10/19/2026

10/19/2026

Opening a food retail business but need specific information on food safety regulations, inspections, applications, and forms?

Then check out this edition of Ask a Health Inspector. 🙂

10/16/2026

Have you ever wondered how you could help your community during a public health emergency? The Ocean County Health Department’s Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) gives you the opportunity to make a difference when it matters most!

As an MRC volunteer, you may assist at medication distribution and vaccination sites, support medical-needs shelters, and help respond to public health emergencies. No matter your background, your willingness to serve can make a meaningful impact!

Ready to get involved? Become an MRC volunteer and help Ocean County stay prepared, resilient, and healthy! https://oceancountyhealth.gov/involvement/

10/15/2026

October 15th is recognized as Global Handwashing Day.

Each year, public health partners use this day to raise awareness about the importance of handwashing with soap and water.

According to the CDC, studies show that handwashing education in the community can:
Reduce the number of people who get sick with diarrhea by about 23%–40%.

Reduce the number of school days children miss because of gastrointestinal illness by 29%–57%.

Reduce diarrheal illness in people with weakened immune systems by about 58%. Reduce respiratory illnesses, like colds, in the general population by about 16%–21%.

10/15/2026

Have you and your loved ones gotten your flu shots yet? If not, now is the best time to get it! Tomorrow we will be in Plumsted, and on Saturday in Little Egg Harbor.
Book Online: https://shorturl.at/1dVVg
Call: 732-341-9700 ext. 7287

To see the full schedule, visit: https://oceancountyhealth.gov/services/immunizations/

10/13/2026

Look at these beautiful pets in need of a second chance at a forever home.

Find out more about Nala, Cookie, Blue, and Root B**r the adorable kitten - and all our shelter animals located at the Ocean County Animal Facilities in Jackson and Manahakin - at https://oceancountyhealth.gov/services/animal-shelters-adoptions-and-pets/.

10/09/2026

Please note that the clinic at Great Bay EMS on October 17 is canceled.

10/09/2026

Save the Date!!

10/09/2026

Save the date!