Posted on: November 8, 2022
This message is being sent as a reminder to all residents that a statewide ban on the disposal of needles, syringes and lancets (collectively known as "sharps") went into effect back on July 1, 2012. The law stipulates that disposal of sharps wi...
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EXAMPLES OF PUNCTURE-PROOF CONTAINERS
Health Department
Posted on: November 4, 2022
Date of Record: 11-02-22 - Letter to MA families with suggestions for preventing respiratory illness, signed jointly by the MA Department of Public Health (MDPH) and the MA Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).
Letter from MDPH and AAP
Health Department
Posted on: October 31, 2022
Date of Record: 10-31-22 - Health officials urge masking, vaccination, and other precautions to reduce impact of concurrent viruses (Flu, COVID-19, and RSV).
PRESS RELEASE 10-31-22
Health Department
Posted on: October 14, 2022
Massachusetts Public Health Officials Urge Vaccinations for Flu and COVID-19 as Flu Season Begins
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - October 14, 2022
CONTACT: Katheleen Conti - Katheleen.M.Conti@mass.gov
With flu season underway, the Massach...
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Health Department
Posted on: October 19, 2022
Date of Record 10-26-22 - A Public Health Advisory has been issued for Half Moon Cove on Lake Quinsigamond in Shrewsbury due to a Cyanobacteria bloom. Humans and pets should avoid contact with the water.
PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISORY HALF MOON COVE
Health Department
Posted on: October 19, 2022
Update as of October 19, 2022
Public Health Advisory for Dean Park Pond
Update as of 10-19-22:
Previous testing revealed that Cyanobacteria has exceeded the recreational threshold. Due to this being a common occurrence, Dean Park Pond wil...