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West Nile virus (WNV) Update

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...

Hepatitis C Testing and Treatment

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...

Vaccine Drive-Thru Clinic

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.

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

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...

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

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...

Massachusetts COVID-19 Vaccine Bulletin

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...

Local Public Health Update

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...