BOSTON – The State of Massachusetts is reporting very high flu activity with cases climbing. The Department of Public Health says we are moving … [Read more...]
Massachusetts governor, public health commissioner react to latest federal vaccination guidance
December 8, 2025
BOSTON – Governor Maura Healey and Massachusetts Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Robbie Goldstein are denouncing a vote by the federal … [Read more...]
Massachusetts health commissioner reacts to autism information change on CDC website
November 24, 2025
BOSTON – The Massachusetts Department of Public Health Commissioner has issued a public statement about vaccines and autism in response to a move from … [Read more...]
State officials announce two new cases of West Nile Virus
September 8, 2025
BARNSTABLE - The Massachusetts Department of Public Health recently announced two new cases of West Nile Virus in the state, one a man likely … [Read more...]
Action taken by governor to protect vaccine availability in Massachusetts
September 5, 2025
BOSTON – Governor Maura Healey has announced a series of measures to ensure that vaccines remain available to Massachusetts residents of all ages, … [Read more...]
Rabies Vaccine Baits To Be Aerially Distributed Tuesday
September 10, 2024
BARNSTABLE - The Cape Cod & Southeast Massachusetts Rabies Task Force began distributing oral rabies vaccine baits in Plymouth and along the Cape … [Read more...]
Mosquito Collected In Barnstable Tests Positive For Eastern Equine Encephalitis
July 26, 2024
BARNSTABLE - The Massachusetts Department of Public Health announced on Thursday that a mosquito sample collected on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, in the … [Read more...]
Public Health Officials Offer Safety Guidances For Summer Months
June 7, 2024
HYANNIS - As warm weather sets in and summer approaches, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health is releasing a PSA to help the public stay safe … [Read more...]
Slight Decrease Reported in Opioid-Related Overdose Deaths
December 18, 2023
BARNSTABLE - According to preliminary data released recently by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, opioid-related overdose deaths … [Read more...]
Over $3.4 Million Awarded for COVID Vaccination Costs
December 3, 2023
BARNSTABLE - Over $3.4 million dollars will be sent by the Federal Emergency Management Agency to Massachusetts to reimburse for the cost of … [Read more...]
