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Governor Healey Details Public Safety and Public Health Preparations for 2026 FIFA World Cup in Massachusetts

3/26/2026 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Preparations include emergency planning, training and exercises with local, state, and federal partners; State launches Match-Ready Massachusetts online hub for World Cup information and resources at Mass.gov/WorldCup

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Massachusetts Department of Public Health advises extending RSV immunizations for infants for an additional month

3/24/2026 Department of Public Health

Recommendation extends the immunization window through April 30 because of ongoing elevated RSV activity

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Governor Healey Announces Support for Lifting Sunday Hunting Ban, Expanding Hunting Access

3/19/2026 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Governor Healey to file legislation to expand hunting after overwhelming support at statewide public listening sessions; DPH will also raise awareness about the emergence of tick-borne “alpha-gal syndrome” as a public health concern

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Healey-Driscoll administration launches opioid settlement funds dashboard

3/11/2026 Department of Public Health

New public tool allows residents to track how settlement funds are allocated and spent across Massachusetts

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State public health officials announce first two confirmed measles cases in Massachusetts this year

2/27/2026 Department of Public Health

Residents are reminded of the importance of MMR vaccine in preventing measles

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Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Detected in a Domestic Flock

2/26/2026 Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources

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MassDEP and DPH Joint Statement on the Trump Administration's Decision to Eliminate the Endangerment Finding

2/12/2026 Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection

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Governor Healey Condemns CDC Rollback of Childhood Vaccine Recommendations

1/05/2026 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Governor Healey ensures safe and effective vaccines continue to be recommended and available for all children in Massachusetts

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Massachusetts reports very high flu activity with cases climbing

1/05/2026 Department of Public Health

Pediatric deaths underscore urgent need for vaccination and preventive measures

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State public health officials alert residents about potential exposure to measles in multiple locations

12/24/2025 Department of Public Health

Those exposed or developing symptoms are urged to contact their healthcare provider

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Healey-Driscoll administration awards over $3 million for supportive housing for individuals and families in recovery

12/18/2025 Department of Public Health

Funding to provide access to transitional living environments for people in early recovery from substance use disorder

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Massachusetts Public Health Officials Issue Safety Alert to Employers After State’s First Confirmed Silicosis Case in Stone Countertop Industry

12/09/2025 Department of Public Health

Silicosis is an incurable and potentially fatal, but preventable, lung disease associated with working in the stone countertop industry