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Weekly Report: Download Weekly Report 10_22_09 (Download PDF Weekly Report 10_22_09) As the flu situation throughout the state continues to change more and more rapidly, we will be posting to this blog more frequently in order to continue to share the most up to date and key information with all residents of the Commonwealth. While we encourage everyone to continue their spirited dialogue around the H1N1 virus in the comments section, DPH will no longer be able to respond to specific questions and comments. We thank you for your continued patience and we remain committed to our pledge to keep you updated on this blog as the situation evolves.
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Working Together to Prevent Falls Among Older Adults posted on Sep 22
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Got Temp Workers? Make Sure They’re Trained posted on Sep 20
When you say ‘temp worker’, many people picture a receptionist filling in while a company’s employee is on vacation or out sick. Back in the day that was what the temp industry looked like. (I remember working as a temp in an office during summer …Continue Reading Got Temp Workers? Make Sure They’re Trained
Highlights of the September 14th Public Health Council Meeting posted on Sep 14
The September 14th meeting of the Public Health Council included a vote on one Determination of Need request, followed by a series of information presentations on the current status of various proposed regulatory amendments. First, the Council took up a Determination of Need application from Nantucket …Continue Reading Highlights of the September 14th Public Health Council Meeting
Given the new situation regarding the significant shortage of this vaccine and the numbers of high risk people in the general population begging for their shots, has the state reconsidered its plan to vaccinate prisoners in November? What is happening with that plan
Really wish you’d have a plan for kids of high risk group to be excused from school until vaccinated.
my son was tested confirmed h1n1 has been out of school for a week i am scared to death to send him back to catch it all over again close the school
Brenda-Plese note when you are sick with any virus, you can NOT get it again. You have now be come immune unless the virus mutates inself.
Where can I get statistics ie: Ma. # of cases reported, # of people hospitalized, underlying/pre-exhisting medical conditions,ages, & deaths if any. Also tracking – schools/businesses temporarily closed R/T virus.
School and government officials should really consider closing the schools until all children, the ones we are told that are at risk, are immunized. To do this, would be a step in the right direction, not a moment too soon.
As of last Wednesday 10/28 my pediatrician in Attleboro has received no doses of the H1N1 vaccine and he has over 800 children on a waiting list. He said he has received no info from the Mass DPH on when he is going to get any. As father of a 2 year old this is very disheartening. Mass seems to be very disorganized in their distribution. He is also registered with Mass DPH and said the office would stay open all hours to distribute the vaccination once received.
Why is it that there are general vaccination clinics for some towns (Wellesley) and yet high risk children are unable to get vaccinated? I feel the entire distribution process for the flu vaccine is completely political and is not serving justice to children most at need. I would love an answer.