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The latest weekly flu report indicates that rates of flu-like illness in Massachusetts increased over the past seven days. In the larger picture flu season doesn’t peak until February or even March, so there is still time to protect yourself from flu and the serious illnesses it …Continue Reading Weekly Flu Report, December 14, 2018
The December monthly meeting of the Public Health Council featured a pair of Determination of Need (DoN) requests followed by a vote on final regulations and finally an informational presentation from DPH staff on the Department’s programmatic activities. First, the Council took up a Determination …Continue Reading Highlights of the December 12th Public Health Council Meeting
By Terri Mendoza and Kristen Sedler The holidays are fast approaching, and, like most people, I’m looking forward to enjoying some of my favorite foods that I look forward to all year—eggnog, anyone? While I know it’s okay to enjoy myself, it’s also important to …Continue Reading Being Mindful This Holiday Season
Rates of flu-like illness declined over the past seven days, according to the latest weekly flu report. But we can expect these rates to rise as we head further into flu season, so now is the time to get a flu shot if you haven’t done …Continue Reading Weekly Flu Report, December 7, 2018
Did you know that teen workers across the nation have about twice the risk of nonfatal on-the-job injuries per hour worked than adult workers? With the holiday season so quickly upon us, it is important that teen workers who are taking on extra hours during …Continue Reading Promoting Teen Worker Safety: the 2019 MA Safe Jobs for Youth Poster Contest
Rates of flu-like illness rose over the past seven days according to the latest weekly flu report. The good news is that there is still time to get a flu shot if you haven’t done so already. Flu vaccine is available across the state at multiple locations, …Continue Reading Weekly Flu Report, November 30, 2018
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The latest weekly flu report shows that rates of flu-like illness in the state increased slightly in the past seven days. The good news is that you can protect yourself and your family from getting sick this flu season by getting vaccinated. Flu vaccine is available across …Continue Reading Weekly Flu Report, October 19, 2018
Welcome to the first weekly flu report of the 2018-2019 flu season. Each week between now and the end of May, we’ll post the latest data on the spread of flu in Massachusetts. This week’s report shows that rates of flu-like illness in the state …Continue Reading Weekly Flu Report, October 12, 2018
The latest weekly flu report indicates an increase in rates of flu-like illness over the past seven days. We expect these numbers to rise as we head deeper into flu season, so now is the time to get a flu shot if you haven’t done so …Continue Reading Weekly Flu Report, November 21, 2018
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