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The latest weekly flu report shows that rates of flu-like illness have continued to decline over the past seven days. This is consistent with what would be expected at this time of year. However flu is still circulating in our communities, so please stay home from school or …Continue Reading Weekly Flu Report, March 6, 2015
“No matter how long the winter, spring is sure to follow.” ~Proverb This winter’s been tough. Mother Nature’s been downright cruel – testing our patience for months now. Some of us have seen more than five feet of snow dumped on us, disrupting routines and …Continue Reading Good News – Spring is Coming Soon!
It’s early March and winter is slowly coming to an end. We’re getting closer and closer to spring, but not close enough for me! As the saying goes, March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb. Knowing that warmer days are …Continue Reading 8 Fun Things To Do When You Are Stuck in the House!
The latest weekly flu report shows another drop in rates of flu-like illness in Massachusetts over the past seven days. Even as these rates decline, it’s still fair to say that flu continues to circulate – which is why it’s so important to do what …Continue Reading Weekly Flu Report, February 27, 2015
As a physician working in the Commonwealth over the past twenty years, I’ve seen the groundbreaking – and lifesaving – role that the Department of Public Health has played on the front lines of protecting the well-being of all Massachusetts residents. It is an incredible …Continue Reading Joining the Conversation on Public Health
With the weather so cold I find it hard to get up early in the morning especially if I have gone to bed late. I know I should be getting more sleep, but as a parent there is always so much to do that inevitably …Continue Reading Moms Need Sleep too!
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The first weekly flu report of the New Year shows an increase in rates of flu-like illness and other indicators since last week’s edition. This is to be expected at this time of year in New England – where flu season doesn’t tend to peak until February or even …Continue Reading Weekly Flu Report, January 2, 2015
The latest weekly flu report shows a slight decrease in the rate of flu-like illness in the Commonwealth during the past week. But flu season is far from over, and there is still time to get a flu shot if you haven’t done so already. …Continue Reading Weekly Flu Report, January 9, 2015
The last weekly flu report of 2014 indicates a slight increase in rates of flu-like illness in Massachusetts. We won’t likely see the peak of flu season until well into February or March, so it’s absolutely not too late to get vaccinated and protect yourself …Continue Reading Weekly Flu Report, December 26, 2014
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