BIDLS tracks, tests for, and combats infectious disease. We educate people in Massachusetts about preventing the spread of disease and improve the quality of life of all residents.
Public health response to COVID-19
- Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
Details about DPH's response to the COVID-19 pandemic in Massachusetts - COVID-19 Response Reporting
Daily and cumulative data on Massachusetts COVID-19 cases and testing - Mass.gov/CovidVaccine
See the latest information about the COVID-19 vaccine in Massachusetts - Guidance for COVID-19 vaccine providers
Information to assist you in your vaccination efforts throughout the pandemic - Mass.gov/myvaxrecords
Information to help you find your Massachusetts vaccination records
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We work to protect everyone in Massachusetts from infectious disease. We provide infectious disease prevention and tracking, health information and education, vaccines, and laboratory testing to medical professionals, hospitals, local and regional health departments, other state agencies, community-based organizations, schools, correctional facilities, first responders, and the general public.
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Disease Control & Prevention
Questions about the flu or other illnesses in Massachusetts? Find your answers here.
Immunization
Immunizations help prevent serious, vaccine-preventable disease. Find more information and resources on vaccine FAQs, vaccine administration, state-supplied vaccines, the Massachusetts Immunization Information System, school immunizations, and more.
Viral Hepatitis
Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver often caused by viral infections. Find information about the different types of hepatitis; the causes, prevention, and treatment of viral hepatitis; and resources and tools for providers.
- Information and resources about Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis A factsheet
- Hepatitis A information for healthcare and public health professionals
- Hepatitis A outbreak: 2018-2020
- Handwashing posters
- Information and resources about Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis B factsheet
- Hepatitis B information for healthcare and public health professionals
- Hepatitis B educational materials and other resources
- Perinatal hepatitis B
- Information and resources about Hepatitis C
- Hepatitis C factsheet
- Hepatitis C information for clinicians and other providers
- Latest Hepatitis C Resources
- HCV Surveillance Data and Reports
- Enhancing Hepatitis C Testing and Treatment for Young Injection Drug Users
- Perinatal hepatitis B
- CDC information about viral Hepatitis
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