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Massachusetts Environmental Public Health Tracking (EPHT) is a program that brings together environmental health data to inform residents about health and the environment in their community and throughout the state. Our program, now 16 years old, has a wealth of environmental health information available and …Continue Reading Tracking the Latest Environmental Health Trends in MA
The June monthly meeting of the Public Health Council included a Determination of Need request, updates on the status of preliminary and final public health regulations, and an informational presentation from DPH staff. First, the Council took up a Determination of Need request from Massachusetts General …Continue Reading Highlights of the June 13th Public Health Council Meeting
By Terri Mendoza & Raychel Adreani Does your child stick to a few favorite foods and refuse to try anything new? Like many parents, you may be dealing with picky eating. We know it can be frustrating and challenging, and you probably worry that your …Continue Reading Picky Eating—Not Fun for Anyone!
Finalmente ha llegado el verano, y eso significa que los adolescentes están en vacaciones y buscan trabajos de verano. Motivados por el espíritu de promover empleos saludables y seguros para nuestros futuros trabajadores, esta es la pregunta de la temporada: ¿Pueden los adolescentes conducir como …Continue Reading Adolecentes: ¿Puedo manejar en mi trabajo de verano?
Rates of flu-like illness continued to decrease over the past seven days, according to the latest (and last) weekly flu report of the 2017-2018 flu season. Weekly flu reports for the 2018-2019 flu season will begin in the autumn. Until then, happy summer!
By Terri Mendoza and Andrea Couture Winter did not want to leave Massachusetts this year. But spring has finally arrived, bringing us sunshine, blossoming flowers, chirping birds, and one of my favorite things—the chance to eat local, seasonal fruits and vegetables! When you enjoy seasonal …Continue Reading Tis the Season…for Asparagus!
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Rates of flu-like illness in Massachusetts increased slightly in the past seven days, according to the latest weekly flu report. Flu vaccine continues to be available – call your health care provider or visit https://vaccinefinder.org which offers listings for local boards of health and pharmacies that currently …Continue Reading Weekly Flu Report, April 6, 2018
The latest weekly flu report indicates that rates of flu-like illness increased slightly over the past seven days. We can expect flu to continue to circulate in our communities even well into spring, and there is still flu vaccine available if you have not gotten …Continue Reading Weekly Flu Report, April 13, 2018
Rates of flu-like illness have dropped over the past seven days according to the latest weekly flu report. Even so, we can expect flu to continue circulating in our communities for some time to come – so there is still reason to get a flu …Continue Reading Weekly Flu Report, March 30, 2018
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