Somerset County COVID Vaccination Clinic for Feb. 2 Rescheduled to Thursday
All 2/2 Appointments Will Be Honored at The Same Time on 2/4 at Raritan Valley Community College
02/01/2021 2:20 PM
Somerset County Continues Free COVID-19 Testing Mobile Site Program with Bound Brook Clinic on Feb. 3
COVID testing is available at the Imperial from 3 p.m. to 7p.m.
01/27/2021 4:52 PM
Everyone Who Received 1st COVID Vaccine Dose at RVCC Will Be Notified of 2nd Dose Appointment by Email
Somerset County announced today that anyone who was vaccinated at its Raritan Valley Community College site will be notified via email of their second dose appointment regardless of the system they used to register.
01/27/2021 4:45 PM
Somerset County Announces Process for Administering Second Doses of Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine
Somerset County has transitioned to the state's pre-registration and appointment system. All people vaccinated through this system will receive an email providing them with a second appointment. This is a change from the process previously used by Somerset County.
01/22/2021
Somerset County Begins Vaccinating 65+ Population
Somerset County expanded its COVID vaccine distribution program today to include residents 65 years and older at its primary clinic at Raritan Valley Community College.
01/18/2021 2:00 PM
Free COVID-19 COVID Testing in North Plainfield on Jan. 22
The Somerset County Department of Health (SCDOH)will sponsor a COVID-19 testing at the North Plainfield Fire Department, located at 8 Lincoln Place, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 22.
01/15/2021 5:29 PM
COVID Testing Continues Through January
Testing will be held every Wednesday in January
01/08/2021 1:34 PM
Rabid Feral Kitten Found in Franklin Township
Anyone who may have been in contact with this kitten is encouraged to contact their health care provider.
12/17/2020 5:08 PM
Health Department Postpones Drive-thru Testing on Dec. 16
Due to anticipated inclement weather, appointments have been moved to Friday, Dec. 18
12/15/2020 5:22 PM
All COVID-19 vaccination appointments will be scheduled at http://covidvaccine.nj.gov/
The Somerset County Department of Health is working in coordination with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the New Jersey Department of Health, and other federal, state, and local partners in planning for the distribution of COVID-19 vaccine when it becomes available. For more information on COVID-19 vaccination, please click here.
Register for the COVID-19 VaccineEveryone interested in receiving the COVID-19 vaccine is asked to pre-register in the state’s vaccination registration portal at: https://covidvaccine.nj.gov/ Registered individuals will receive a follow-up email when they can make an appointment. It is important to note: As demand and supply of vaccine changes, this information is subject to change. Please check back often for the most up-to-date information. |
To find COVID-19 Testing Locations in the Somerset County area, please click here. For further information or questions regarding testing at these locations, please call the facility directly.
Residents can view the Somerset County COVID-19 Information Hub for up to date information and data on COVID-19 statistics in Somerset County. Residents can call 908-231-7111 for a daily automated reading of the current coronavirus (COVID-19) case count in Somerset County, New Jersey.
| COVID-19 Cases | Total Deaths | ||
| Somerset County* | 18,330** | 684 | |
| New Jersey | 707,099 | 20,990 | |
| United States | 28,456,860 | 513,122 | |
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*All 21 municipalities **Confirmed cases of COVID-19 from positive PCR test reports. PCR tests are considered confirmatory tests for COVID-19. New Jersey case numbers/death totals are from the New Jersey Department of Health website. United States case numbers/death totals are from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. As of 3/2/21, 34m |
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Seasonal Flu
To find a flu vaccine in your area, click here!
The best way to prevent seasonal flu is to get vaccinated every year. Everyone 6 months of age and older should get an annual flu shot. Click below for more information on the seasonal flu, ways to prevent the flu, and where to get flu shots in your area!
- The Benefits of the Seasonal Flu Shot During COVID-19
- CDC Preventative Steps
- 3 Actions to Fight Flu
- 3 Actions to Fight Flu – Spanish
- To find a flu vaccine in your area, click here!
Commissioner Director Robinson response to Coronavirus COVID-19
Health Director Reddy gives background on the Coronavirus COVID-19
Namitha Reddy, MD, MPH, Director and Health Officer
| Phone: | 908-231-7155 |
| After Hours: | For emergencies, dial 9-1-1 |
| Fax: | 908-704-8042 |
| Mail: | 27 Warren Street, P.O. Box 3000 Somerville, NJ 08876 |
| Email: | HealthDept@co.somerset.nj.us |
| Directions to Somerset County Department of Health | |
The Somerset County Department of Health is dedicated to fostering healthy lifestyles and a safe environment through effective leadership in public health, comprehensive planning, development of proactive community partnerships and a continued commitment to public health service. Additionally, SCDOH is the lead agency responsible for countywide Public Health emergency planning and response activities.
SCDOH provides essential public health services to our contract communities including:
- Public Health Administration
- Health Education
- Consumer Health
- Public Health Nursing
- Communicable Disease Control and Prevention
- Maternal and Child Health
- Adult Health Programs
SCDOH also provides and supports essential services throughout the County and the region, including:
- Public Health Emergency Preparedness
- Environmental Health
- Regional Chronic Disease Coalition
- TB Control
Who We Serve:
The Somerset County Department of Health serves as the Health Department to our contracted communities:
- Bedminster (including Pluckemin, Pottersville)
- Bound Brook
- Far Hills
- Franklin (including East Millstone, Franklin Park, Kingston, Middlebush, Griggstown, Little Rocky Hill, Somerset, Zarephath)
- Manville
- North Plainfield
- Raritan
- Somerville
- South Bound Brook
If you live in any other township, please contact your local health department.