Essex County Health Department in Newark, New Jersey

This health department provides public health services including immunizations, disease surveillance, environmental inspections, and vital records for the community. Essex County Health Department is located at 115 Clifton Avenue, Newark, NJ. Bring photo ID and insurance information for clinical services, and have your parcel or facility information ready for environmental health inquiries.

About Essex County Health Department

The Essex County Health Department, located in Newark, NJ, monitors public health risks, coordinates Newark agencies responding to public health threats, and enforces New Jersey public health standards. As a Department of Public Health (DPH), the department works to prevent the spread of diseases, promote healthy behaviors, and ensure a clean water supply. The Health Department also provides access to Essex County public records.

• Vaccination clinic schedules, available vaccines, and immunization records
• Ordering certified birth, death, and marriage vital records
• Filing a food safety or environmental health complaint
• Communicable disease reporting, testing, and outbreak notifications