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Boston Public Health Email
Boston Public Health Commission Website
Boston Public Health Commission Website
Boston Public Health Commission is the country’s oldest health department. We envision a thriving Boston where all residents live healthy and fulfilling lives. To accomplish this, we work in partnership with communities to protect and promote the health and well-being of all Boston residents, especially those impacted by racism and systemic inequities. Learn More about the Commission
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HIV Information and Resources
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Fetal and Infant Mortality Review
Fetal and Infant Mortality Review
Fetal and Infant Mortality Review (FIMR) is a community based, action-oriented process aimed at improving services, systems, and resources for women, infants, and families.
Recovery Services
Recovery Services
Recovery Services works with partners from across government and communities to address substance use disorder and the needs of people who use drugs.
Window Falls Prevention
Window Falls Prevention
Falls are the leading cause of injury to children age five and under. Window falls can be fatal or cause serious injuries, however they are preventable. Window guards help families protect their children from the risk of serious and fatal window falls. Continue reading this article to learn more about how Boston residents can receive subsidized window guards and learn how to keep children safe from window cover cord strangulation.
Mpox
Mpox
Mpox is a viral illness that spreads primarily through close, often intimate, contact. Vaccines are available to help protect against mpox, and two doses are recommended for the best protection. Since May 2022, there has been a global outbreak affecting countries where mpox is not typically seen. Anyone can get or spread mpox regardless of their sexual orientation or activity.
Mental Health Resources
Mental Health Resources
Taking care of our mental health is just as important as taking care of our physical health. Mental health shapes how we think, feel, and act. It affects how we handle stress, relate to others, and make decisions at every stage of life. Mental health care should meet people where they are. This includes community-based supports to clinical services.
Hantavirus
Hantavirus
Hantaviruses are a family of viruses usually found in rodents such as mice and rats. Certain types of hantaviruses can cause Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS), a rare and severe illness. Human hantavirus infection is most often acquired through direct contact with the urine, feces, or saliva of infected rodents. The Andes virus is a specific species of hantavirus that can be transmitted from person to person under certain circumstances. There have been no locally acquired cases of hantavirus in Boston.
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Measles
Measles
As of January 2026, there have been no measles cases in a Boston resident. There have been visitors and residents exposed to measles outside of Boston. Contact your health care provider immediately if you think you are sick with measles or may have been exposed to measles. Measles is very contagious which is why it's best to call your health care provider before being seen.
Wastewater Monitoring
Wastewater Monitoring
Kratom
Kratom
Healthy Baby Healthy Child
Healthy Baby Healthy Child
The Healthy Baby Healthy Child program offers free, confidential, and voluntary home visits to Boston families with children under five. Our team of nurses, social workers, and advocates provide personalized support, including health education, prenatal guidance, breastfeeding counseling, and early childhood education. Give your child a healthy start in life and apply below. You are eligible for Healthy Baby Healthy Child services if you: Are pregnant or the father of an expectant baby
Find vaccines near you!
Find vaccines near you!
VaccineFinder helps you find nearby pharmacies in the United States.
Heads Up Boston | Youth Mental Health Resources
Heads Up Boston | Youth Mental Health Resources
Mayor's Health Line
Mayor's Health Line
Apply for Health Insurance: Call us at 617-534-5050 or send us an email at mayorshealthline@bphc.org and provide the following: Name Phone Number Preferred Language Best day(s) to reach you Best time(s) to reach you
Overdose Prevention Training and Resources
Overdose Prevention Training and Resources
Find a HIV/STI testing location near you!
Find a HIV/STI testing location near you!
Needle Safety and Syringe Disposal
Needle Safety and Syringe Disposal
Find naloxone near you
Find naloxone near you
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APPLY: Family Overdose Support Fund
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Boston's Live Long and Well Agenda
Boston's Live Long and Well Agenda
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