Emergency Response
Health Alert - H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu)
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health is working with the CDC and state and local partners to increase surveillance activities for possible cases of H1N1 flu (also referred to as "swine flu") cases in the Commonwealth. For the latest information in Massachusetts, please visit our swine flu website at www.mass.gov/flu. For more information on swine flu throughout the country, please visit www.cdc.gov/swineflu. Find a flu clinic
People who are in a high-priority group to get vaccinated should contact their health care provider to find out when they can schedule an appointment to get the H1N1 vaccine. Public health and school-based H1N1 vaccination clinics are expected in November and December, and will be posted at http://flu.masspro.org as they are scheduled.
In the meantime, you can find a public flu clinic offering seasonal flu vaccine by visiting http://flu.masspro.org.
What is H1N1 (Swine Flu)?
Find out what it is, why it was originally called swine flu, and how it spreads, among other things.
H1N1 (Swine Flu) Protection, Preparation and Caring
In order to keep yourself (and others) healthy, it is important to be prepared and be aware of treatments if you, or someone you know, gets sick.
Register as an H1N1 Vaccine Provider
In order to facilitate allocation of H1N1 vaccine to providers in Massachusetts, the Department of Public Health has developed an on-line system to register all public and private provider sites interested in receiving and administering novel H1N1 vaccine.
Information for Specific Groups
Information and guidance on the H1N1 (swine) flu for specific groups of people: Pregnant Women and Parents; Employers; School and Childcare Professionals; and Healthcare and Public Health Professionals.
Multimedia Resources
Listen to podcasts and audio files on a variety of topics surrounding H1N1 (swine) flu and read the blog for the most up to date information coming out of the Department of Public Health.
Emergency Preparedness and Planning
Resources, plans, and training from both state and federal agencies to prepare your family, business and community for a variety of disasters or emergencies.
Replace your vital records
Steps you can take to replace vital family records and other important documents such as birth and marriage certificates, social security cards, passports, and more.