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Posted on: September 27, 2023

West Nile virus (WNV) Update

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The following cities and towns had WNV positive mosquito sample(s): Kingston, Northampton, Palmer, Raynham, Westminster, and Westport.   
Residents should use mosquito repellents with an EPA-registered active ingredient and observing peak mosquito activi...
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Public Health
Posted on: September 27, 2023

Hepatitis C Testing and Treatment

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Massachusetts is witnessing a rise in hepatitis C infections. Testing and treatment, especially in primary care settings, are inadequate to prevent the rise of this health issue. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) is urging healthcare pro...

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Public Health
Posted on: September 26, 2023

Vaccine Drive-Thru Clinic

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On October 10th, the South Hadley Health Department will host a drive- thru vaccine clinic at Beers and Story from 2pm to 6pm. The Immunizations offered will be flu, COVID-19(Pfizer), Prevnar 20,Herpes Zoster, and RSV.

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Public Health
Posted on: September 22, 2023

Screening and Vaccination to Support Migrant Family Access to Public Health Care

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The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) is dedicated to vaccinating and screening migrant families, particularly children, to ensure their health and well-being. They aim to address potential immunization gaps, notably focusing on polio, in ne...

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Public Health
Posted on: September 21, 2023

U.S. will again offer free Covid tests by mail

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The Biden administration is preparing for a potential winter surge of COVID-19 by reinstating a program to provide free coronavirus tests to Americans through mail delivery. They plan to allocate over $600 million to purchase tests from twelve domestic&am...

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Public Health
Posted on: September 21, 2023

Massachusetts COVID-19 Vaccine Bulletin

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Massachusetts COVID-19 Vaccine Bulletin - Week of 9/14/2023

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  • All individuals aged 6 months and older are advised to receive the 2023–2024 COVID-19 vaccine, which contains the XBB component, to safeguard against severe COVID-19 during t...

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Public Health
Posted on: September 18, 2023

Local Public Health Update

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Massachusetts has declared a state of emergency in response to a growing number of migrant families arriving in the state in need of shelter and services. Due to a severe lack of shelter availability, Governor Healey has taken this step to address the iss...

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