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Official account of the Boston Public Health Commission. Committed to building a healthy Boston. Follow for news and information.

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Looking for public health information in Boston? We got you covered! We're the oldest health department in the U.S. with 40+ programs & services. Follow us for health news, guidance & information. Find all our social media accounts: boston.gov/bphc. #PublicHealth #Boston
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Check out this week’s free flu and COVID-19 vaccine clinics: • 10/21 from 3 – 7 p.m. at Pao Arts Center • 10/22 from 4 – 8 p.m. at BCYF Blackstone No appointment or health insurance needed. Learn more at boston.gov/vaccine-clinics.

Vaccines

Vaccines help prevent serious illnesses like measles, chickenpox, whooping cough, polio, and more. With vaccine preventable illnesses on the rise, it is more important than ever to stay protected....

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Citywide wastewater levels for October 15 are now available: • COVID-19: Very Low • Flu: Not Detected • RSV: Not Detected • Measles: Not Detected, 0 cases Find data about your neighborhood, reports, and more at boston.gov/wastewater.

Boston Wastewater Monitoring

Wastewater monitoring is a new public health tool to warn communities about the presence of viruses like flu, COVID-19,

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National Latinx AIDS Awareness Day aims to raise awareness of HIV and promote testing, prevention, and education in Hispanic and Latinx communities! Learn more about U=U and find low cost or free HIV testing sites near you at LetsTalkHIVBoston.com or call us at 617-534-5050.

LET'S TALK HIV BOSTON

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Citywide wastewater levels for October 13 are now available: • COVID-19: Very Low • Flu: Not Detected • RSV: Not Detected • Measles: Not Detected, 0 cases Find data about your neighborhood, reports, and more at boston.gov/wastewater.

Boston Wastewater Monitoring

Wastewater monitoring is a new public health tool to warn communities about the presence of viruses like flu, COVID-19,

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Check out this week’s free flu & COVID-19 vaccine clinics: 10/13: 4 - 8 PM at The Vietnamese American Community Center 10/15: 1 - 5 PM at City Hall, Room 801 10/17: 11 AM - 3 PM at BCYF Hyde Park No appointment or health insurance needed. Learn more at boston.gov/vaccine-clinics.

Vaccines

Vaccines help prevent serious illnesses like measles, chickenpox, whooping cough, polio, and more. With vaccine preventable illnesses on the rise, it is more important than ever to stay protected....

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CSO Alert: There are 2 active combined sewer overflows: • Fort Point Channel • Prison Point Facility Avoid contact with the affected bodies of water until 48 hours after the overflow ends. Learn more at boston.gov/cso.

Combined Sewer Overflow Health Alerts

A combined sewer overflow (CSO) occurs when a large storm overwhelms the combined sewerage system causing rainwater to mix with wastewater and discharge to a nearby water body. This prevents sewage...

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Citywide wastewater levels for October 8 are now available: • COVID-19: Very Low • Flu: Not Detected • RSV: Not Detected • Measles: Not Detected, 0 cases Find data about your neighborhood, reports, and more at boston.gov/wastewater.

Boston Wastewater Monitoring

Wastewater monitoring is a new public health tool to warn communities about the presence of viruses like flu, COVID-19,

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Request for Proposals: We're seeking Boston-based organizations to help improve Black men's health. Up to 4 organizations will receive up to $250k for programs that help close the 9-year life expectancy gap between Black men and other men in Boston. boston.gov/bid-listings/1662…

Live Long and Well: Reducing Life Expectancy Gaps for Black Men in Boston

BPHC seeks proposals that align with at least one of the four cross-cutting priority themes identified through community engagement and the Black Men’s Health Activation Summit: • Strengthening...

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Recent coverage of the sexual assault case at Cornell is impacting survivors and people everywhere, including in Boston. We stand with Jane Doe and all survivors of sexual violence. You are not alone. If you need support, check the link below 💜 barcc.org/

BARCC | Boston Area Rape Crisis Center

We empower survivors of sexual violence to heal and provide education and advocacy for social change to prevent sexual violence.

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Citywide wastewater levels for October 6 are now available: • COVID-19: Low • Flu: Low • RSV: Not Detected • Measles: Not Detected, 0 cases Find data about your neighborhood, reports, and more at boston.gov/wastewater.

Boston Wastewater Monitoring

Wastewater monitoring is a new public health tool to warn communities about the presence of viruses like flu, COVID-19,

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Last year, Boston reached the lowest number of overdose deaths in a decade. Naloxone is a safe, effective medication that can quickly reverse an opioid overdose. Learn how to recognize an overdose and use naloxone to help save a life at boston.gov/naloxone.

Overdose Prevention

In 2025, Boston recorded the lowest number of overdose deaths in a decade, with a 29% drop compared to 2024 and a 56% drop compared to 2023. According to Boston's Live Long and Well Agenda, uninten...

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Check out this week’s free flu & COVID-19 vaccine clinics: 10/5 from 9 AM - 1 PM at City Hall 10/7 from 4 - 8 PM at Josephine Fiorentino Community Center 10/8 from 2 - 6 PM at BCYF Roslindale No appointment or health insurance needed. Learn more at boston.gov/vaccine-clinics.

Vaccines

Vaccines help prevent serious illnesses like measles, chickenpox, whooping cough, polio, and more. With vaccine preventable illnesses on the rise, it is more important than ever to stay protected....

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Citywide wastewater levels for October 1 are now available: • COVID-19: Low • Flu: Low • RSV: Low • Measles: Not Detected, 0 cases Find data about your neighborhood, reports, and more at boston.gov/wastewater.

Boston Wastewater Monitoring

Wastewater monitoring is a new public health tool to warn communities about the presence of viruses like flu, COVID-19,

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The CDC recently warned of an increase in human rabies exposures in the US. We're not experiencing this increase in Boston. But here are a few reminders when it comes to preventing rabies ⬇️ nbcnews.com/health/health-ne…

CDC warns of a summer spike in rabies exposures

The alert comes less than two weeks after baby goats at a North Carolina petting zoo tested positive for rabies. Shots for the disease must be administered before symptoms start.

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Call your healthcare provider/local health department if: You think you've been exposed to rabies You’ve had contact with a bat Or a bat was present with a sleeping person, young child, or person with cognitive impairment who couldn't report if they had contact with the bat ⬇️
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Learn what to do if an animal bites you at boston.gov/animal-bites. Learn more about rabies at mass.gov/info-details/rabies.
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Recovery looks different for everyone. That's why we're investing in communities and expanding programming to help Boston residents connect to treatment and services. boston.gov/news/boston-annou…

Boston Announces $700,000 in Overdose Response Grants for Community Organizations

Tuesday, September 29, 2026 –Mayor Michelle Wu and Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) are announcing the official launch of a new $700,000 round of Community Overdose Response Grant

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Citywide wastewater levels for September 28 are now available: • COVID-19: Low • Flu: Low • RSV: Low • Measles: Not Detected, 0 cases Find data about your neighborhood, reports, and more at boston.gov/wastewater.

Boston Wastewater Monitoring

Wastewater monitoring is a new public health tool to warn communities about the presence of viruses like flu, COVID-19,

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Check out this week’s free flu and COVID-19 vaccine clinics: • 9/28 from 4 - 8 p.m. at BCYF Paris St. • 10/1 from 4 - 8 p.m. at BCYF Perkins No appointment or health insurance needed. Learn more at boston.gov/vaccine-clinics.

Vaccines

Vaccines help prevent serious illnesses like measles, chickenpox, whooping cough, polio, and more. With vaccine preventable illnesses on the rise, it is more important than ever to stay protected....

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