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Pre-Register for Free Flu Vaccine Clinic for Residents on Tuesday, 12/5
Middletown Township Health Department is hosting a free flu shot clinic for residents, ages 6 months and older, on Tuesday, December 5th from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM at Town Hall (1 Kings Highway). Pre-registration is required. Visit www.middletownnj.org/fluclinic to pre-register.
Middletown Health Department and Monmouth County Partner to Offer Free Healthcare Services
Register for Free TB Skin Test
The Middletown Township Health Department is partnering with Monmouth County to offer free TB Skin Tests (Mantoux) on the first Monday of every month from 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM at the Middletown Township Health Department. These tests are only available to school-aged children up to 18 years old. Appointments for the tests are required and will last ten minutes. The nurse will schedule a follow-up appointment with you after the exam. Test readings will be done on the first Wednesday of every month.
Visit www.middletownnj.org/tbtest to register.
Register for Free Children's Immunization Appointment
The Middletown Township Health Department and Monmouth County are offering free children’s immunizations on the third Thursday of each month from 10 AM - 1 PM at the Middletown Township Health Department. Participants must meet the following requirements to make an appointment:
- Patients must be between the ages of birth to 18 years old.
- Patients need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
- Patients should either have no health insurance or only be on the NJ Family Care Plan A.
- Patients are required to bring their immunization records.
Appointments are required and can be scheduled by calling 732-431-7456.
Register for Free & Confidential Reproductive Health and HIV Services Appointment
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The Middletown Township Health Department and Monmouth County are partnering to offer free services (such as rapid HIV and Hepatitis C testing, STD testing, Narcan distribution, and adult vaccines like flu, COVID-19, HPV, etc.) on the second Friday of every month from 10 AM - 1 PM. Appointments will take place at the Middletown Township Health Department. Please call 732-431-7456 ext. 7435 to make an appointment. Insurance and ID are not required.
The November 2023 clinic is cancelled.
COVID-19 Testing & Vaccines
Find the latest Pfizer or Moderna booster shot near you.
Visit special.usps.com/testkits to place your order.
Apply for Free Lead-Safe Home Program
The Community Affairs and Resource Center is administering the Lead-Safe Home Remediation Pilot Grant Program with funds provided by the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs.
The purpose of this program is to identify and remediate lead-based paint hazards to prevent elevated blood lead levels in residents in Monmouth, Ocean and Atlantic Counties, with a specific focus on children and pregnant women. It also assists households with no children. The program provides funding and technical assistance to low-to moderate income tenants and owners.
Visit www.carcnj.org/leadprogram for more information.
How to Avoid Carbon Monoxide Exposure
In order to prevent exposure to carbon monoxide, the Middletown Township Health Department and Fire Prevention Office encourage residents to read the New Jersey Department of Health's fact sheet above. Remember to make sure that both your furnace and Carbon Monoxide detectors are in good working order.
Visit www.safeneedledisposal.org.
NJ State Animal Cruelty Laws
The State of New Jersey takes cruelty to animals very seriously. Please CLICK HERE Version OptionsHealth DepartmentHeadline to read documents about what constitutes animal cruelty, what the laws are, and how to identify and prevent animal cruelty and neglect.
If you would like a printed copy of these documents, you may obtain them from the Middletown Township Health Department located at 180 Main Street in Port Monmouth or you can contact Animal Control at 732-615-2097 to have a copy mailed or emailed to you.
Health Department's Responsibilities
The Health Department oversees Public Health Issues, Environmental Concerns, Animal Control, Substance Use Services and Social Services. They also administer and enforce local health ordinances. Responsibilities of this department include:- Administering dog & cat regulations and rabies clinics
- Planning and administering a comprehensive public health program including environmental sanitation, communicable disease control, child and adult health education, laboratory services
- Public recreational bathing, Septic, Well, Kennel/Pet Shop, Retail food establishment inspections
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Pre-Register for Health Department's Free Flu Vaccine Clinic for Residents on Tuesday, 12/5
This free flu clinic is open to Middletown residents, 6 months of age and older. No insurance is needed. Pre-registration is required. Visit www.middletownnj.org/fluclinic to pre-register and download the required Influenza Consent 2 page-form. -
Spread Some Cheer with Our Holiday Helpers Program
Looking to spread some holiday cheer? Middletown is pleased to present Holiday Helpers to support our Middletown families in need with our upcoming Gift Drive! Please visit www.middletownnj.org/holidayhelpers for more information. Read on...
Applications and Information
- Individual Subsurface Sewage Disposal Permit Application Middletown Health Department
- Pet License Application (PDF)
- Questions & Answers about Adult Mosquito Treatments from County Mosquito Control
- Tattoo and Body Art Modification Renewal Application Middletown Health Department
- VPH 28 Exemption from Rabies Vaccination (PDF)
Contact Us
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Rich DeBenedetto
Health Director
Health Department
1 Kings Highway
Middletown, NJ 07748
Phone: 732-615-2095
Fax: 732-865-7392
Animal Control
180 Main Street
Port Monmouth, NJ 07758
Phone (office hours): 732-615-2097
After-Hours, Police Department: 732-615-2100
Health Department Hours
(Except holidays)
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Animal Control Office Hours
(Except holidays)
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Animal Control services are available 24/7. After-hours, please call the Police Department at 732-615-2100.