1 year (first time appointed – followed by 2 year appt.)
12/31/11
Board Information
The Board of Heath meets on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7:30 pm at the Municipal Building (May and September are on the 4th Wednesday of the month).
Most Human Rabies Treatments Avoidable - a message from John Beckley, Hunterdon County Health Officer
More than once every year, a number of county residents are referred by their physicians for a series of injections to protect against possible rabies infection after getting involved with a rabid or suspect rabid animal. Regrettably, many of these treatments could have been avoided if the person just took some simple precautions. Read More
Environmentally Safe Disposal of Prescription Drugs: Over the counter and prescription medications should not be disposed down the drain because septic systems are not designed to remove pharmaceutical compounds and they may end up in your local waterways, and may eventually be found in your drinking water. Properly disposing of unwanted and expired prescriptions and over-the-counter medications in the trash promotes a healthy aquatic environment and prevents accidental poisoning and intentional abuse. What should you do?