Somerset County Department of Health, NJ

09/02/2026

🩵 Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month is a reminder to pay attention to changes in your body. Persistent bloating, pelvic pain, feeling full quickly, or frequent urination should not be ignored. Talk with your healthcare provider about ongoing symptoms. 🎗️ https://www.cdc.gov/ovarian-cancer/screening/index.html

09/02/2026

Celebrate Better Breakfast Month with a rainbow of fruit! Start your child’s day off right by adding a colorful mix to their plate:
🍓 Strawberries
🍊 Oranges
🍌 Bananas
🍐 Pears
🍈 Melons
🫐 Blueberries
Learn more: https://www.cdc.gov/nutrition/features/good-nutrition-starts-early.html

09/02/2026

📚 Back to School = Back to Healthy Routines!

Help your child start the school year healthy, happy, and ready to learn:
💉 Stay up to date on vaccines
🧼 Wash hands often
🍎 Pack balanced meals with fruits & veggies
😴 Stick to a healthy sleep schedule

Healthy habits start at home! 💙

09/01/2026

09/01/2026

Preparing your loved ones for an emergency is as simple as having a conversation over dinner.

Start the conversation and make a plan tonight:
📞Who are your emergency contacts?
📍What is your emergency meeting place?
🎒What supplies should you set aside for an emergency kit?
🪪Who has your important documents?

For more, visit www.ready.gov/plan

09/01/2026

🍂 Hello September! A new month is a great time to focus on your health. ❤️

Take small steps each day: eat nourishing foods, stay active, get enough sleep, and make time for yourself.

Here’s to a healthy September! 🌿 Check out our calendar to see what we have coming up this month! 🗓➡ https://www.somersetcountynj.gov/government/public-health-safety/health-department/events-calendar

08/31/2026

💙 Protect Yourself. Help Protect Others.

Getting your annual flu shot is an important step in staying healthy and helping protect those who may be more vulnerable to serious illness, including people with weakened immune systems or those undergoing medical treatment.

The flu vaccine can help reduce your risk of influenza and lower the chance of severe illness, helping keep you, your loved ones, and your community healthier throughout flu season.

08/31/2026

Back to school 🏫🎒 means back to packing lunches! 🍎Pack your child’s lunch in an insulated, soft-sided lunchbox or bag to keep food cold and include at least two ice sources with perishable food. Learn more about keeping bag lunches safe ➡ https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/keeping-bag-lunches-safe

08/30/2026

Set an example for your children. Make handwashing part of your routine and teach kids the five easy steps for handwashing from an early age. 💧🧼🫧

08/30/2026

💜 Grief can feel overwhelming, but no one should face it alone. Reach out, listen with compassion, and remind those around you that support is available.