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Public Health in Monmouth

Introducing the Monmouth County Health Department’s new story map. A brand new way to present our programs and services to our Monmouth County Communities. Please explore our 2023 annual report to get information and data just by clicking on each link. Happy searching! Click here to visit the website.

Monmouth County COVID-19 Information Center

The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners is working, in conjunction with the Monmouth County Health Department and the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office of Emergency Management, with State partners to monitor the evolving situation. Please remember that the best defense against COVID-19 is to practice safe respiratory hygiene and take steps to prevent the spread of germs including practicing social distancing, staying home when sick, washing hands and covering coughs and sneezes.

COVID-19 Vaccination Information

Additional Vaccine Locations for Eligible Recipients

COVID-19 Breakdown list by Municipality

COVID-19 Testing Information

Business Resources

NJ COVID-19 Dashboard

Additional Resources

Regarding COVID-19, please note that a 24/7 call center for PUBLIC CALLS ONLY has been opened at the NJ Poison Information and Education System and can be reached at 1-800-962-1253. The NJ Poison Control Center and 211 have partnered with the State to provide information to the Public on COVID-19:

How to Prevent Illness

What to do if you are ill

Symptoms of COVID-19

People at Increased Risk

Travel Information

Find your local health department

Call: 2-1-1
Call (24/7): 1-800-962-1253
Text: NJCOVID to 898-211
Text: your zip code to 898-211 for live text assistance

MCHD Strategic Plan: 2018-2023

Christopher P. Merkel, M.P.H., Public Health Coordinator and Health Officer
Susan M. Kiley, Commissioner Liaison to the Monmouth County Board of Health

MCHD Board of Health Members

Mailing Address

50 East Main Street
Freehold, NJ 07728
Phone: 732-431-7456
Administration Fax: 732-409-7579

Clinic Fax: 732-866-3654

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