Communicable Disease Program
15 Pioneer Blvd
Westampton, NJ 08060
Telephone: 609-265-5548
Communicable Diseases can be transmitted from person to person or from
animal to person. The Burlington County Health Department’s Communicable
Disease Section provides screening and testing clinics for communicable
diseases. The Communicable Disease Section also offers immunizations to
eligible children and adults.
The Communicable Disease Program at the Burlington County Health Department
offers the following disease services:
Confidential HIV/AIDS counseling, testing and education services are offered at no cost to county residents. Walk-in Clinics (no appointment necessary) are held at the Raphael Meadow Health Center Monday through Thursday from 8:30am to 3:30pm and Friday from 8:30am to 11:30am. For more information call 609-265-5929.
BCHD now offers the OraQuick Rapid HIV test. This test can be done with a finger stick or a mouth swab. Test results take just 30 minutes, so you will receive your results in the same visit.
Confidential sexually transmitted disease screening, testing and education services are offered at no cost to county residents. Walk-in clinics (no appointment necessary) are held at the Raphael Meadow Health Center on Tuesdays from 3:00 - 5:00 PM and Wednesdays from 5:00 - 7:00pm. For more information call 609-265-5533.
Tuberculosis screening, testing and education services are provided to
county residents at no cost. Physician consultation, treatment and
follow-up care is available if needed. Uninsured individuals requiring
chest x-rays are referred to outside providers. Services are available
at the Raphael Meadow Health Center by appointment only. Call 609-265-5533
for more information.
In order to identify and contain outbreaks of communicable diseases such
as hepatitis, foodborne illness, and lyme disease, the Burlington County
Health Department, in compliance with state and federal regulations,
maintains surveillance, investigates, and reports certain communicable
diseases. Control and prevention measures are implemented as needed.
Call 609-265-5533 for more information.
Free Clinics are held for school-aged children at the Raphael Meadow
Health Center in Westampton. Eligibility is based on family income.
The children must be uninsured or have health insurance that does not
include childhood immunizations. Eligibility requirements are waived
if the child is American Indian, Alaskan Native or a recipient of Medicaid.
Immunization clinics are offered during selected months by appointment
only. Hepatitis B clinics, for children needing only Hepatitis B shots,
are also offered during selected months by appointment only. Call 609-265-5537
for more information.
Influenza and pneumonia immunizations are provided for persons designated
as “high risk” by the U.S. Public Health Service. See
the Adult Health Section of this directory for more information.
Travelers are advised to call the Communicable Disease Section for information
on immunization requirements and updated health regulations for international
travel. Call 609-265-5533.
Municipal officials, veterinarians and Burlington County Health Department
personnel work together to safeguard against the spread of Rabies. Safeguards
include public education and surveillance measures. The Rabies Control
Program is part of the Communicable Disease Control Office. For more
information call 609-265-5528.
West Nile Virus is transmitted by mosquitoes. Mosquitoes get the virus
from infected birds and transmit it to humans; birds are not known to
transmit the disease to humans. Only a small number of infected people
experience symptoms. Individuals over 50 and individuals with certain
underlying medical conditions are at greater risk.
West Nile Virus is not spread by person-to-person contact and being
bitten by a mosquito does not mean you will get the virus. Even in areas
where mosquitoes have been found to carry the virus, less than 1% of
them are infected. If a mosquito is infected, less than 1% of people
who are bitten by that mosquito will become severely ill.
Reduce your risk of contracting West Nile Virus
- Mosquitoes need water to breed and grow. It doesn’t take much
water. It doesn’t take much time. Eliminate mosquito-breeding
areas around your home by clearing clogged gutters, draining flower
pots, emptying kiddie pools, etc.
- Make sure screens on doors and windows are in good condition
- When possible, limit outdoor activities at dusk, dawn, and during the evening. Wear long pants and long sleeved shirts when outdoors, especially during these times.
- Use mosquito repellent, in accordance with labeling directions, when outdoors. Apply to both clothing and exposed skin areas. Repellents containing more than 30-35% DEET(N-N-diethyl-meta-toluamide) should not be used. Repellents containing more than 10% DEET should not be used on children. It is recommended that repellants with DEET not be used on infants, after returning indoors, be sure to wash treated skin areas with soap and water; wash treated clothing.
For more information call 609-265-5533.
The Single Most Effective Way to Control Mosquitoes around the Home is to Remove Standing Water
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