Department of Public Health (DPH)

Recent news & announcements from Department of Public Health

• Press Release

  152 reports of suspected vaping-related lung injuries reported to state health officials, 29 cases reported to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 

  10/16/2019 Department of Public Health

• Press Release

  State health officials announce third human case of WNV in Massachusetts 

  10/10/2019 Department of Public Health

  Personal protection measures still necessary

• Press Release

  Department of Public Health reports first death from vaping-associated lung disease to US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention  

  10/07/2019 Department of Public Health

• Press Release

  Flu Season Arrives with Reminder to Get Vaccinated 

  10/07/2019 Department of Public Health

• Press Release

  State officials announce 8th EEE horse case in Massachusetts 

  10/02/2019 Department of Public Health

  Personal protection measures continue to be essential

• Press Release

  Department of Public Health reports five additional vaping-associated pulmonary injury cases to US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 

  9/30/2019 Department of Public Health

  Total reported Massachusetts cases stands at 10; suspected cases up to 83