We all need shots (also called vaccinations or immunizations) to help protect us from serious diseases. To help keep our community safe, your Health Department is proudly participating in National Immunization Awareness Month.

Shots can prevent serious diseases like the flu, measles, and pneumonia. It’s important to know which shots you need and when to get them.

• Your Health Department offers childhood immunizations as well as adult vaccinations. Please call 973.680.4058 to find out what you may need as well as what is offered.

• Everyone age 6 months and older needs to get a flu vaccine every year. Other shots work best when they are given at certain ages.

• If you have a child age 6 or younger, find out which shots your child needs

• Find out which shots adults and teenagers need

• Use this chart for adults to see if you are up to date on your shots

• If you are pregnant, check out this recommended immunization schedule

Talk to your doctor or nurse to make sure that everyone in your family gets the shots they need. To learn more, visit the CDC Vaccination and Immunizations page.