Next Polio Vaccine Clinic Is Monday 1-4p (details below) New City, NY – The Rockland County Department of Health (RCDOH) hosted a polio vaccination clinic at the Pomona Health Complex on Friday, in which 18 vaccines were administered to individuals of varying ages. A second clinic at the same location will be held on Monday, July 25from 1:00 - 4:00 pm at … [Read more...] about RCDOH Vaccinates 18 People Against Polio Friday
Rockland County Department of Health
Rockland County Health Department
Robert L. Yeager Health Center
50 Sanatorium Rd, Bldg D, Pomona, NY 10970
Administration: 845-364-2512
Disease Control: 845-364-2997
Emergency Medical Services: 845-364-8923
Environmental Health: 845-364-2608
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Skoufis Responds to Polio Case in Orthodox Community, Calls on State DOH to Require Polio Vaccine be Administered to Every Rockland County Resident
“The announcement by the New York State and Rockland County Departments of Health that a resident has contracted polio is jarring given it is the first such naturally-occurring case our country has seen in over 40 years. According to reports, the patient is an unvaccinated resident of the Orthodox community. “Earlier today, I was briefed by the Department of Health. I thank … [Read more...] about Skoufis Responds to Polio Case in Orthodox Community, Calls on State DOH to Require Polio Vaccine be Administered to Every Rockland County Resident
CASE OF POLIO IN ROCKLAND COUNTY
RCDOH will have two polio vaccination clinics at the Pomona Health Complex NEW CITY, NY - County Executive Ed Day and County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert encourage residents who are unvaccinated, have not completed the polio vaccination series, or are at high risk for contracting polio even if they have completed the primary series to get … [Read more...] about CASE OF POLIO IN ROCKLAND COUNTY
WEST NILE VIRUS DETECTED IN ROCKLAND COUNTY MOSQUITOES
First pool (group) of mosquitoes test positive this season NEW CITY, NY, - Rockland County Executive Ed Day and County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert announce the first pool, or group, of mosquitoes to test positive for West Nile Virus (WNV) this year in Rockland County has been confirmed by the New York State Department of Health. The infected … [Read more...] about WEST NILE VIRUS DETECTED IN ROCKLAND COUNTY MOSQUITOES
KEEP COOL IN THE SUMMER HEAT
NEW CITY, NY, - Very hot weather and humidity are forecast to continue this week. Rockland County Executive Ed Day and County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert urge residents to take simple steps to stay cool and help prevent heat-related illnesses. "Every year, many people suffer from the adverse health effects of extreme heat. While summertime heat and … [Read more...] about KEEP COOL IN THE SUMMER HEAT