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Governor Healey Announces Immediate Steps to Ensure Vaccine Availability in Massachusetts Amid Trump, RFK Rollbacks  

9/04/2025 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Healey Administration takes first-of-its-kind action to guarantee insurance coverage of vaccines recommended by the state

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State Health Officials Announce Season’s Second Human Case of West Nile Virus in Massachusetts 

9/03/2025 Department of Public Health

WNV risk levels elevated in 10 additional communities

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State Health Officials Announce Season’s First Human Case of West Nile Virus in Massachusetts 

9/02/2025 Department of Public Health

WNV risk levels remain elevated in multiple communities

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Department of Public Health alerts public to rare Vibrio vulnificus bacteria in coastal waters 

8/13/2025 Department of Public Health

Public advised on how to treat and prevent infections

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State health officials announce West Nile virus risk level changes 

8/12/2025 Department of Public Health

Mosquito-borne disease risk is elevated in multiple communities

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State public health officials announce season’s first EEE-positive mosquito sample  

7/23/2025 Department of Public Health

Residents urged to use bug spray when outdoors

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State health officials announce first animal case of WNV in Massachusetts (Corrected) 

7/15/2025 Department of Public Health

People urged to take precautions against mosquito bites

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Massachusetts Department of Public Health announces new partnership with the Fenway Institute 

6/30/2025 Department of Public Health

Statewide initiative will offer education and training for health and social services staff caring for LGBTQIA+ patients and others

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State public health officials announce season’s first West Nile virus-positive mosquito sample 

6/17/2025 Department of Public Health

Residents urged to use insect repellent when outdoors

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Massachusetts Department of Public Health offers summer safety guidance 

6/04/2025 Department of Public Health

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Healey-Driscoll Administration awards $1.5 million to 30 municipalities and organizations to address the opioid crisis 

6/02/2025 Department of Public Health

This second round of funding allows nonprofits and municipalities to apply for matching grants from the statewide pool of opioid abatement funds

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State health officials warn of potential exposure to Hepatitis A after infection in food service worker in Provincetown 

5/24/2025 Department of Public Health

Customers who dined at The Red Inn between April 30-May 15 urged to contact their health care provider