Warming Center Open
The Rockland County Warming Center, located at the Dr. Robert L. Yeager Health Center in Pomona, is opening for the upcoming winter season on November 1st. [SEE PRESS RELEASE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND LOCATIONS]
Press Releases
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December 5, 2025
County Health Department Warns of Potential Measles Exposures in Rockland
The Rockland County Department of Health (RCDOH) is notifying the public of possible measles exposures that happened on November 29th within Rockland.
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December 1, 2025
Fight the Triple Threat - Get Vaccinated!
During National Influenza (Flu) Vaccination Week, December 6th-12th, the Rockland County Department of Health reminds residents to get vaccinated against the Flu and other upper respiratory illnesses such as COVID-19 and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV).
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November 26, 2025
County Health Department Warns of Potential Measles Exposures in Rockland
The Rockland County Department of Health (RCDOH) is notifying the public of possible measles exposures that happened on November 17th and 18th within Rockland.
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November 25, 2025
Make Holiday Memories, Not Illness — Check Your Vaccine Status
Rockland County Department of Health advises residents that Rockland County has confirmed a new case of measles. In total, there have been nine confirmed cases of measles in Rockland since August, only one of which is active, and of these, five are outbreak-related.
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November 21, 2025
Cooking Fires Surge 388% on Thanksgiving
According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Thanksgiving is the peak day of the year for home cooking fires with more than three times the daily average. Unattended cooking has been the leading cause of those cooking fires and fire-related deaths during the holiday season.
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November 20, 2025
RCDOH Hosting Free Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) Vaccination Clinics Thursday Nov. 20th & Friday Nov. 21st
The Rockland County Department of Health (RCDOH) announces two mobile vaccination clinics for residents in need of a measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccination.
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November 12, 2025
Three Measles Cases Confirmed in Rockland
Rockland County Department of Health (RCDOH) Commissioner Dr. Mary Leahy advises residents that Rockland has confirmed 3 new cases of the measles.
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October 30, 2025
Daylight Saving Time Ends on Sunday, November 2nd
The Rockland County Department of Health reminds residents that daylight saving time will end at 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, November 2.
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October 27, 2025
Rockland Department of Health Reminds Residents of Safety Tips for a Safe and Fun Halloween!
As Halloween approaches, the Rockland County Department of Health reminds families to prioritize safety while enjoying this festive time of year.
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October 24, 2025
Second Case of Measles Confirmed in Rockland County this Year
Rockland County Health Commissioner Dr. Mary Leahy advises residents that another case of measles has been confirmed in a Rockland County resident. This new case is not connected to the previous measles case in August.
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October 17, 2025
Protect Your Family This National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, Oct. 19-25
For National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, October 19th through October 25th, the Rockland County Department of Health’s Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (CLPPP) is raising awareness about the dangers of lead exposure.
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October 16, 2025
PrEP Yourself: Stay Ahead of HIV
The Rockland County Department of Health is proud to participate in PrEP Aware Week from October 19th through the 25th, dedicated to increasing public awareness about PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis), who it’s for, and how to access it.
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October 3, 2025
Fire Prevention Week is October 5 - 11
The Rockland County Department of Health is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association, the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week™ for more than 100 years, to promote this year’s campaign, “Charge into Fire Safety™: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home.”
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October 1, 2025
Health Department Offers Additional Flu and MMR Clinics
The Rockland County Department of Health (RCDOH) will offer seasonal flu (influenza virus) and measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccines at various community locations. The flu vaccine is available for individuals aged 6 months and older.
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September 30, 2025
Health Department Reports First Human Case of West Nile Virus in 2025
Rockland County Executive Ed Day and County Health Commissioner Dr. Mary Leahy confirmed the season's first human case of West Nile virus (WNV) in a county resident. West Nile virus is most commonly spread through the bite of an infected mosquito.
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September 18, 2025
Health Department Continues to Offer Free Mosquito Dunks to Prevent Breeding & Protect Against Mosquito-Borne Diseases
With summer winding down, the Rockland County Department of Health reminds residents that mosquitoes will continue to breed into the fall.
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September 12, 2025
Risk of Legionnaires’ Disease in Rockland County Remains Low
The Rockland County Department of Health (RCDOH) reassures residents that the risk of Legionnaires’ disease in Rockland County remains low, following reports of increased cases in Westchester County and a New York City outbreak in August.
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September 11, 2025
Health Department Offers Flu and MMR Vaccines
The Rockland County Department of Health (RCDOH) will offer seasonal flu (influenza virus) and measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccines at various community locations.
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September 8, 2025
Are You Prepared for an Emergency?
September is National Preparedness Month, a nationwide campaign designed to raise awareness about the importance of preparing for unexpected disasters and emergencies.
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September 5, 2025
Rockland Health Department Offers Free Rabies Shots for Cats, Dogs and Ferrets on Sunday, October 5th
The Rockland County Department of Health announces free rabies vaccinations for cats, dogs, and ferrets belonging to Rockland residents on Sunday, October 5th, from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm at 50 Sanatorium Road, Building A in Pomona.