Department of Health
Department of Health Office, Room 109
Town Hall, 2 Renshaw Road
Phone: 203 656-7320
Fax: 203 656-7486
Open Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm, closed Holidays
Mission Statement
To assure a safe community and healthy environment to all residents and visitors through Public Health based environmental health regulation and personal health services to the community and to promote healthy lifestyles through preventative education initiatives.
A message from David Knauf, Director of Health:
"Welcome to the Town of Darien Health Department website. It is our intention to use this space to provide you with up-to-the minute public health information as well as having application forms conveniently available for your use. Please email us if you have any questions or comments and good health to you!"
Quarterly Report to the Selectmen January, 2010
- Caleb Moore
Medical Advisor
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TOWN OF DARIEN
March 5, 2010
H1N1 Vaccine Clinic Update
At this point, the Darien Health Department is NOT planning any further public vaccination clinics. Anyone who would like to be vaccinated can call (203) 656-7320 to make an appointment. There is plenty of vaccine available to anyone who wishes to receive it.
Should future events result in the need for additional clinics, we will utilize all avenues at our disposal to inform the public and schedule them accordingly.
At this time, I would like to thank everyone; especially the nurses, clerical staff, those who helped publicize each of the fifteen (15) clinics we held, and all 1350 residents who were vaccinated for helping make this program a success. It’s hard to remember how confusing and difficult it looked in the Fall, but we all worked together to make it successful. The patience and understanding of the public during the vaccine shortage is particularly gratifying. Worthy of particular note is the level of cooperation that developed with Superintendent of Schools Don Fiftal and those in the school system who helped get information out to parents while it was so critical. It was a great partnership which we certainly will maintain.
It has been a wonderful community effort and I certainly appreciate having been a part of it.
Happy Spring and Good Health to Everyone!
David Knauf, Director of Health
TOWN HALL, 2 RENSHAW ROAD • DARIEN, CONNECTICUT 06820-5397 • FAX: 203-656-7486 • PHONE: 203-656-7320
Additional info can be found at:
- Connecticut Flu Watch
- Stamford Health H1N1 Hotline : (203) 977-4213
- Center for Disease Control (CDC)
- World Health Organization (WHO)
Key Messages About Swine Flu
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FREE BLOOD PRESSURE CLINICS FOR 2010
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FOOD  |
"Darien Health Department Announces New Food Handlers Training Program"
Food Service Regulations
Guide for Temporary Food Service
"NEW! Restaurant RATINGS are being posted at your favorite
eatery in Darien"
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Advisory on Striped Bass and Bluefish Consumption
(see attached)
Shellfishing Permit Update
The Town of Darien Recreational Shellfishing Permits are now available to non-residents for an annual fee of $40 (January-December).
Permits for Darien/Stamford residents are $20.
Permits for Darien/Stamford seniors (age 65 and older) will continue to be free.
For further information call the Shellfishing Phone Line at (203-838-9807)
Important Notice Regarding Shellfishing in Darien
Map of Approved Shellfish Areas
STATE CLOSES ZEIGLER'S COVE TO SHELLFISHING (click for map)
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U.S. Department of Agriculture - Food Safety & Inspection Service
This page contains summary data on active recall cases. After a recall is completed, it will be removed from this listing, but will be included in the Recall Case Archive.
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Lyme Disease
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West Nile Virus (WNV)
West Nile Virus & The Connecticut Mosquito Management Program
CDC Advisory on West Nile Virus (see attached)
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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (Recalls)
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of serious injury or death from more than 15,000 types of consumer products. Use the links below to the CPSC website where you can find information on over 4,000 product recalls and recall alerts, report a product, or search past recalls dating back as far back is 1973.
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Health News
Plastics and Health
Disposing Prescription Medication and Needles (Sharps)
Links to Health Agencies in the Darien Area
Carbon Monoxide: The Quiet Killer
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Septic Systems
If your home has a septic system, all the wastewater from your home is being discharged into the ground on your property. A property installed and maintained septic system should give you many years of service but there are some things homeowners need to be aware of in order to maximize the useful length of time such systems work properly. Costs of repairs and replacement systems can be well into the five figure range, so a little preventative maintenance can go a long way. Please click here to learn more.
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Mold
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Wells
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