For information regarding Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) in infants and children, click here.
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
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
Download the new Health Department App on Apple App Store or Google Play for the most up-to-date information from the Monmouth County Health Department.
For any questions or comments regarding this site or any health related complaints email health@co.monmouth.nj.us.
Links to Health Department news page emergent issues:
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