New City, NY — As flu season approaches and public health officials remain vigilant about vaccine-preventable diseases, the Rockland County Department of Health (RCDOH) has announced a series of community clinics offering free flu and MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccines to residents. The seasonal flu vaccine will be available for individuals aged 6 months and older, … [Read more...] about Rockland Health Department to Offer Free Flu, MMR Vaccines
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Rockland Offers Free Rabies Vaccinations for Pets on October 5th
Rockland County, N.Y. – Rockland County residents can have their cats, dogs, and ferrets vaccinated against rabies for free on Sunday, October 5, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at 50 Sanatorium Road, Building A in Pomona. Appointments are required for each animal. “Prevention is the best medicine. Pet owners are responsible for making sure their animals are vaccinated against … [Read more...] about Rockland Offers Free Rabies Vaccinations for Pets on October 5th
West Nile Detected in Rockland Mosquitoes, No Human Cases Reported
New City, NY – The Rockland County Department of Health has confirmed the first positive mosquito pool for West Nile Virus (WNV) in the county this season. The infected mosquitoes, identified as Culex pipiens-restuans, were collected from a surveillance trap in the Town of Orangetown during the week of June 30th. The sample was submitted for testing on July 7th. So far this … [Read more...] about West Nile Detected in Rockland Mosquitoes, No Human Cases Reported
Blood Drive at Nanuet Town Centre May 22nd
NANUET, NY– Nanuet Town Centre is teaming up with the New York Blood Center (NYBC) to host a community blood drive on Thursday, May 22, from 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM. The NYBC Bloodmobile will be stationed near Sombrero Tacoria on Fashion Drive, providing a convenient location for community members to donate and make a life-saving impact. The blood drive invites both scheduled … [Read more...] about Blood Drive at Nanuet Town Centre May 22nd
Free Smoke Alarm Installations in Upper Nyack
Residents of Upper Nyack are being offered a valuable opportunity to enhance their home safety with free smoke alarm installations, thanks to a collaboration with the American Red Cross. On Wednesday, April 16, 23, and May 7, Red Cross volunteers will be in the area, providing and installing state-of-the-art smoke detectors, free of charge, to ensure the safety of local … [Read more...] about Free Smoke Alarm Installations in Upper Nyack