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Feb 23

Boston Public Health Commission Issues Cocaine Advisory to Providers

BOSTON – February 23, 2023 – The Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) issued an advisory yesterday to Boston health care providers alerting them about concerning levels of presumed opioid-related...

Feb 21

Boston Public Health Commission Seeking Partners for 'Generational Health Scholarship' Program

Scholarships will support students of color looking to work in public health and STEM.

Feb 13

CDC Warns About Lead in Diep Bao Baby Cream

DIEP BAO , a baby cream used for skin care has been found with high levels of lead.

Feb 9

Boston’s COVID-19 Metrics Continue to Trend Downward

COVID-19 Vaccines to Remain Free in Boston through 2023

Jan 26

Public Health Warning Issued Related To Recent Sewage Discharge

The following is a public health warning related to a recent sewage discharge, also known as a combined sewer overflow (CSO).

Jan 23

Boston’s COVID-19 Numbers Show Promising Trends, But Risk of Transmission Remains

BOSTON – January 23, 2023 – As Boston’s COVID-19 metrics continue to improve following a spike in cases and hospitalizations, the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) is reminding residents that the...

Jan 12

BPHC Launches Boston COVID-19 Wastewater Surveillance Program

The Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) today announced the launch of its COVID-19 wastewater surveillance program that will utilize samples from 11 manholes across the city for more localized...

Jan 6

CDC Elevates Suffolk County to High COVID-19 Risk

BPHC Urges Residents to Take Precautions

Dec 30

BPHC Strongly Encourages COVID-19 and Flu Safety Ahead of New Year’s Eve Celebrations

BOSTON – December 30, 2022 – The Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) strongly encourages everybody to take appropriate precautions to prevent the spread of respiratory viral illness, including...

Dec 23

Public Health Warning Issued Related To Recent Sewage Discharge

BOSTON—December 1, 2022—The following is a public health warning related to a recent sewage discharge, also known as a combined sewer overflow (CSO). State regulations require local public health...

Dec 23

BPHC Strongly Recommends Residents Practice COVID-19 and Flu Safety During Holiday Celebrations

BOSTON—December 23, 2022—The Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) is strongly recommending that residents take precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the flu, and other transmissible...

Dec 17

BPHC Issues Public Health Warning Related to Sewage Discharge

Public Health Warning Issued Related to Recent Sewage Discharge

Dec 15

Boston Animal Control, BPHC Report Rabies Positive Case in Dorchester

BOSTON - December 15, 2022– On Monday, December 12, 2022 at approximately 3:20pm, Boston Animal Care and Control Division responded to a call from a concerned resident who reported that there was a...

Dec 15

Boston Public Health Commission Issues Flu Advisory to Providers

Residents are reminded to get annual flu vaccinations

Dec 13

BPHC and BCYF Launching Holiday COVID-19 and Flu Clinics

BPHC Also Establishing Several Standing Clinic Sites Throughout City

Dec 9

Boston Public Health Commission Warns Residents About Rapid Increase in Flu Cases

More than 700 flu cases have been reported in Boston in the last week.

Dec 2

Boston Residents Encouraged to Get Updated COVID-19 Boosters During Holiday Season

Flu shots also strongly recommended

Dec 1

Public Health Warning Issued Related To Recent Sewage Discharge

Dec 1

Public Health Warning Issued Related To Recent Sewage Discharge

The following is a public health warning related to a recent sewage discharge, also known as a combined sewer overflow (CSO).

Nov 21

Boston Public Health Commission Encourages Precautions Ahead of Thanksgiving

Testing before gathering, getting COVID-19 and flu vaccinations can minimize transmission.

Nov 3

COVID-19 Vaccines, Boosters, and Flu Shots Now Available at Bolling Building

BPHC announced the expansion of services in addition to COVID-19 testing.

Oct 24

Boston Public Health Commission Provides Update on City’s COVID-19 Trends

BOSTON – October 24, 2022 – The Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) today provided the following updates on the latest COVID-19 trends for the City of Boston: Levels of COVID-19 virus in local...

Oct 20

City of Boston Provides Updates on Crises Centered at Mass. Ave. and Melnea Cass Blvd

Mayor Michelle Wu today provided updates on the City of Boston’s response to address the intersection of unsheltered homelessness and substance use crises, centered in the area surrounding...

Oct 14

Public Health Warning Issued Related to Recent Sewage Discharge

BOSTON—October 14, 2022—The following is a public health warning related to a recent sewage discharge, also known as a combined sewer overflow (CSO). State regulations require local public health...