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The latest weekly flu report indicates that rates of flu-like illness in Massachusetts remain low. That will change, however, so now’s the time to get your seasonal flu shot. There is plenty of vaccine available – check with your health care provider or local board of health, …Continue Reading Weekly Flu Report, October 20, 2017
This week the Massachusetts Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (CLPPP) is joining the CDC in celebrating National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week 2017. Substantial gains have been made in preventing exposure to lead through more than 45 years of public health interventions. Despite this, lead remains …Continue Reading Learn More About Preventing Lead Poisoning
By Wendy Ng What do you think of when you think of pumpkins? I think of fall, and especially jack-o-lanterns for Halloween. But as you know, pumpkins are more than just for decoration—every time I go to the grocery store, there are more and more …Continue Reading Pumpkin Fever – Not Just for Decorations Anymore!
Welcome to the first weekly flu report of the 2017-2018 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 13, 2017
The October monthly meeting of the Public Health Council featured a trio of informational presentations from DPH program staff related to various Departmental initiatives, including: Update on Implementation of Revised Determination of Need Regulation 105 CMR 100.000 Problem Gambling and Public Health: Challenges and Opportunities …Continue Reading Highlights of the October 11th Public Health Council Meeting
It’s September, a month when students move into dorms and apartments, used furniture moves out onto the sidewalk – and unfortunately, when bed bugs can become an issue. As a health educator in the Bureau of Environmental Health, I get lots of calls this month …Continue Reading Bed Bugs: What You Need to Know
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National Immunization Awareness Month is a reminder that children need vaccines right from the start. August is National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM). Immunizations represent one of the greatest public health accomplishments of the 20th century. The purpose of NIAM is to celebrate the benefits of …Continue Reading Vaccinating on Time is Important for Disease Protection
Did you know you need vaccines throughout your life? Even if you were fully vaccinated as a child, the protection from some vaccines you received can wear off over time and you may need a booster. There also are specific vaccines that you may need …Continue Reading Adults – Why Vaccines Are Important For You
It’s Back To School season so make sure your child is up to date on all recommended vaccines. Getting vaccinated according to the recommended immunization schedule is one of the most important things a parent can do to protect their child’s health. Diseases can quickly …Continue Reading Send Your Children Back to School Protected from Serious Diseases
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