HELP US PROTECT COUNTY RESIDENTS

The Hunterdon County Health Department is reaching out to health care professionals – physicians, RNs (including school nurses), LPNs, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and certified pharmacists are all eligible – to assist as vaccinators at public (H1N1) swine flu clinics. Compensation is available.  The clinics will be offered mostly on weekends and held at schools throughout County from late October through early December. To learn more or to “sign up,” contact Sandra Poirier, RN, Public Health Preparedness Nurse with the Hunterdon County Department of Health at 908-806-4617 or spoirier@co.hunterdon.nj.us.

HOW READY ARE YOU FOR DISASTER?
Take one minute – that’s all it requires – to do this Readiness Quotient test.  This quick tool for individuals, families and communities will help you determine and evaluate how ready you are to face severe emergencies.  See how you compare against the national average.  Based on your personal score, you’ll get specific steps you can take now to better prepare yourself and your family, as well as things you can do to encourage your community, schools and workplace to be better prepared.