Boston Public Health Commission
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This latest threat to shut down hospital services and interfere with the private medical decisions of health care providers and families is a cruel, political attack on the LGBTQ+ community.
December 23, 2025 at 10:02 PM
This latest threat to shut down hospital services and interfere with the private medical decisions of health care providers and families is a cruel, political attack on the LGBTQ+ community.
Wastewater data for December 22 is now available:
• Citywide COVID-19 level: Low
• Citywide flu level: Moderate
• Citywide RSV level: Low
Find data about your neighborhood, reports, and more at boston.gov/bphc-wastewater.
• Citywide COVID-19 level: Low
• Citywide flu level: Moderate
• Citywide RSV level: Low
Find data about your neighborhood, reports, and more at boston.gov/bphc-wastewater.
Boston Wastewater Monitoring
Wastewater monitoring is a new public health tool to warn communities about the presence of viruses like flu,
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December 23, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Wastewater data for December 22 is now available:
• Citywide COVID-19 level: Low
• Citywide flu level: Moderate
• Citywide RSV level: Low
Find data about your neighborhood, reports, and more at boston.gov/bphc-wastewater.
• Citywide COVID-19 level: Low
• Citywide flu level: Moderate
• Citywide RSV level: Low
Find data about your neighborhood, reports, and more at boston.gov/bphc-wastewater.
With flu cases increasing, it’s not too late to get vaccinated. Find vaccines near you at VaccineFinder.org.
Protect yourself and your loved ones by washing your hands thoroughly, increasing ventilation indoors, and staying home if you feel sick.
Learn more at boston.gov/respiratory-protection.
Protect yourself and your loved ones by washing your hands thoroughly, increasing ventilation indoors, and staying home if you feel sick.
Learn more at boston.gov/respiratory-protection.
December 23, 2025 at 4:25 PM
With flu cases increasing, it’s not too late to get vaccinated. Find vaccines near you at VaccineFinder.org.
Protect yourself and your loved ones by washing your hands thoroughly, increasing ventilation indoors, and staying home if you feel sick.
Learn more at boston.gov/respiratory-protection.
Protect yourself and your loved ones by washing your hands thoroughly, increasing ventilation indoors, and staying home if you feel sick.
Learn more at boston.gov/respiratory-protection.
Overdoses can happen to anyone, anywhere. Be prepared by taking our new online Overdose Prevention Training for free.
Our training covers essential topics like identifying signs of overdose and the steps you can take to help save a life.
Take the training today at boston.gov/overdose-training.
Our training covers essential topics like identifying signs of overdose and the steps you can take to help save a life.
Take the training today at boston.gov/overdose-training.
Overdose Prevention
In 2024, Boston recorded the lowest number of overdose deaths in nine years, with a 38% decrease in opioid overdose mortality compared to 2023. Opioid-related overdose deaths have disproportionately i...
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December 22, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Overdoses can happen to anyone, anywhere. Be prepared by taking our new online Overdose Prevention Training for free.
Our training covers essential topics like identifying signs of overdose and the steps you can take to help save a life.
Take the training today at boston.gov/overdose-training.
Our training covers essential topics like identifying signs of overdose and the steps you can take to help save a life.
Take the training today at boston.gov/overdose-training.
Stay healthy while traveling this holiday season! ✨
• Get the flu, RSV, and COVID vaccines to help reduce your risk of severe illness.
• Wash your hands often, with soap and water, for at least 20 seconds.
• Stay home if you’re feeling unwell.
• Wear a mask in crowded, indoor areas.
• Get the flu, RSV, and COVID vaccines to help reduce your risk of severe illness.
• Wash your hands often, with soap and water, for at least 20 seconds.
• Stay home if you’re feeling unwell.
• Wear a mask in crowded, indoor areas.
December 22, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Stay healthy while traveling this holiday season! ✨
• Get the flu, RSV, and COVID vaccines to help reduce your risk of severe illness.
• Wash your hands often, with soap and water, for at least 20 seconds.
• Stay home if you’re feeling unwell.
• Wear a mask in crowded, indoor areas.
• Get the flu, RSV, and COVID vaccines to help reduce your risk of severe illness.
• Wash your hands often, with soap and water, for at least 20 seconds.
• Stay home if you’re feeling unwell.
• Wear a mask in crowded, indoor areas.
Wastewater data for December 19 is now available:
• Citywide COVID-19 level: Low
• Citywide COVID-19 trend (compared to 2 weeks ago): Increase
You can find COVID-19 neighborhood data, data on flu and RSV, and more at boston.gov/bphc-wastewater.
• Citywide COVID-19 level: Low
• Citywide COVID-19 trend (compared to 2 weeks ago): Increase
You can find COVID-19 neighborhood data, data on flu and RSV, and more at boston.gov/bphc-wastewater.
Boston Wastewater Monitoring
Wastewater is a new tool to help warn communities about the presence of viruses like flu,
boston.gov
December 19, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Wastewater data for December 19 is now available:
• Citywide COVID-19 level: Low
• Citywide COVID-19 trend (compared to 2 weeks ago): Increase
You can find COVID-19 neighborhood data, data on flu and RSV, and more at boston.gov/bphc-wastewater.
• Citywide COVID-19 level: Low
• Citywide COVID-19 trend (compared to 2 weeks ago): Increase
You can find COVID-19 neighborhood data, data on flu and RSV, and more at boston.gov/bphc-wastewater.
Groceries have become so expensive. Ms. Shirley and the staff at Shirley's Pantry are working hard to meet the needs of our residents and families who are food insecure in Boston. In November, they distributed some 300 holiday baskets and turkeys. Now they expect they’ll do the same for Christmas.
Mattapan food pantry sees doubling in asks for help - Dorchester Reporter
A city-owned food pantry in Mattapan that typically serves roughly 800 people per month is seeing a spike in need this holiday season, according to the city’s top health official.
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December 19, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Groceries have become so expensive. Ms. Shirley and the staff at Shirley's Pantry are working hard to meet the needs of our residents and families who are food insecure in Boston. In November, they distributed some 300 holiday baskets and turkeys. Now they expect they’ll do the same for Christmas.
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, our Healthy Baby Healthy Child Annual Winter Festival! 50 families, over 110 children, joined us for a festive day of community and celebration. Thank you to our @publichealth.boston.gov team members for all you do to support and uplift Boston's families! ❄️
December 17, 2025 at 10:16 PM
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, our Healthy Baby Healthy Child Annual Winter Festival! 50 families, over 110 children, joined us for a festive day of community and celebration. Thank you to our @publichealth.boston.gov team members for all you do to support and uplift Boston's families! ❄️
We’re partnering with @bigcitieshealth.org and Virginia Commonwealth University’s Center on Society and Health to help major cities across the U.S. transform life expectancy data into action.
No matter your zip code, you deserve to live long and well.
No matter your zip code, you deserve to live long and well.
December 16, 2025 at 11:11 PM
We’re partnering with @bigcitieshealth.org and Virginia Commonwealth University’s Center on Society and Health to help major cities across the U.S. transform life expectancy data into action.
No matter your zip code, you deserve to live long and well.
No matter your zip code, you deserve to live long and well.
Wastewater data for December 15 is now available:
• Citywide COVID-19 level: Very Low
• Citywide COVID-19 trend (compared to 2 weeks ago): Stable
You can find COVID-19 neighborhood data, data on flu and RSV, and more at boston.gov/bphc-wastewater.
• Citywide COVID-19 level: Very Low
• Citywide COVID-19 trend (compared to 2 weeks ago): Stable
You can find COVID-19 neighborhood data, data on flu and RSV, and more at boston.gov/bphc-wastewater.
Boston Wastewater Monitoring
Wastewater is a new tool to help warn communities about the presence of viruses like flu,
boston.gov
December 16, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Wastewater data for December 15 is now available:
• Citywide COVID-19 level: Very Low
• Citywide COVID-19 trend (compared to 2 weeks ago): Stable
You can find COVID-19 neighborhood data, data on flu and RSV, and more at boston.gov/bphc-wastewater.
• Citywide COVID-19 level: Very Low
• Citywide COVID-19 trend (compared to 2 weeks ago): Stable
You can find COVID-19 neighborhood data, data on flu and RSV, and more at boston.gov/bphc-wastewater.
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Live soon — @mayorwu.boston.gov joins @police.boston.gov, @fire.boston.gov, @ems.boston.gov, and the Community Safety team (@publichealth.boston.gov) to share updates on their efforts to make Boston the safest major city in the country.
Public Safety Press Conference - December 15, 2025
YouTube video by Boston City TV
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December 15, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Live soon — @mayorwu.boston.gov joins @police.boston.gov, @fire.boston.gov, @ems.boston.gov, and the Community Safety team (@publichealth.boston.gov) to share updates on their efforts to make Boston the safest major city in the country.
We are proud to announce that Boston is one of eight cities in the country awarded a 2025 Gold Medal rating from @cityhealth.bsky.social for our use of policy to improve the health of our residents.
Learn more below.
Learn more below.
2025 CityHealth Policy Assessment
See how America's 75 largest cities rate when it comes to adopting 12 tried and tested policy solutions that can help build stronger, healthier cities for all.
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December 11, 2025 at 2:34 PM
We are proud to announce that Boston is one of eight cities in the country awarded a 2025 Gold Medal rating from @cityhealth.bsky.social for our use of policy to improve the health of our residents.
Learn more below.
Learn more below.
We’re offering free vaccine clinics in Hyde Park, Jamaica Plain, Back Bay, and the North End. No appointment, insurance, or identification required.
Vaccines are safe, effective, and protect against serious illness. Find upcoming clinics at boston.gov/vaccine-clinics.
Vaccines are safe, effective, and protect against serious illness. Find upcoming clinics at boston.gov/vaccine-clinics.
Free Vaccine Clinics in Boston
Everyone ages six months and older is encouraged to get the updated flu and COVID-19 vaccines. Pregnant parents, babies, and older adults should consult their health care professional about RSV vaccin...
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December 10, 2025 at 2:57 PM
We’re offering free vaccine clinics in Hyde Park, Jamaica Plain, Back Bay, and the North End. No appointment, insurance, or identification required.
Vaccines are safe, effective, and protect against serious illness. Find upcoming clinics at boston.gov/vaccine-clinics.
Vaccines are safe, effective, and protect against serious illness. Find upcoming clinics at boston.gov/vaccine-clinics.
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In some U.S. cities, lifespan can vary by more than 30 years between neighborhoods!
Big Cities Health Coalition, @publichealth.boston.gov & VCU Center on Society and Health are partnering on an RWJF-funded grant of $1.5 million to help address health inequities for member cities.
Big Cities Health Coalition, @publichealth.boston.gov & VCU Center on Society and Health are partnering on an RWJF-funded grant of $1.5 million to help address health inequities for member cities.
VCU Center on Society and Health partners on RWJF-funded national initiative to help U.S. cities close life expectancy gaps
Virginia Commonwealth University’s Center on Society and Health (CSH), Big Cities Health Coalition (BCHC), and Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) announced an award of $1.5 million from the…
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December 10, 2025 at 12:24 AM
In some U.S. cities, lifespan can vary by more than 30 years between neighborhoods!
Big Cities Health Coalition, @publichealth.boston.gov & VCU Center on Society and Health are partnering on an RWJF-funded grant of $1.5 million to help address health inequities for member cities.
Big Cities Health Coalition, @publichealth.boston.gov & VCU Center on Society and Health are partnering on an RWJF-funded grant of $1.5 million to help address health inequities for member cities.
Boston is leading on addressing life expectancy gaps facing our residents.
Now we're partnering @bigcitieshealth.org to make life expectancy data available to cities across the U.S. and help them transform those data into action. No matter your zip code, everyone deserves to live long and well.
Now we're partnering @bigcitieshealth.org to make life expectancy data available to cities across the U.S. and help them transform those data into action. No matter your zip code, everyone deserves to live long and well.
🎉 Announcing CitiesLEAD, a new national network that helps cities turn life-expectancy data into action. Thanks to a $1.5M investment from @rwjf.org, cities will get tools + training to help close health gaps across neighborhoods. www.bigcitieshealth.org/citieslead-l... @publichealth.boston.gov
December 9, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Boston is leading on addressing life expectancy gaps facing our residents.
Now we're partnering @bigcitieshealth.org to make life expectancy data available to cities across the U.S. and help them transform those data into action. No matter your zip code, everyone deserves to live long and well.
Now we're partnering @bigcitieshealth.org to make life expectancy data available to cities across the U.S. and help them transform those data into action. No matter your zip code, everyone deserves to live long and well.
With the colder weather, we want to make sure we're all looking out for one another.
Check out the thread below to learn about our resources for people who may be experiencing homelessness or vulnerable individuals. (1/4)
Check out the thread below to learn about our resources for people who may be experiencing homelessness or vulnerable individuals. (1/4)
December 8, 2025 at 10:08 PM
With the colder weather, we want to make sure we're all looking out for one another.
Check out the thread below to learn about our resources for people who may be experiencing homelessness or vulnerable individuals. (1/4)
Check out the thread below to learn about our resources for people who may be experiencing homelessness or vulnerable individuals. (1/4)
Our Mobile Outreach team, sporting their well-known red shirts, is out in our neighborhoods every day checking in on neighbors and connecting them to vital services like housing, health care, and more.
No matter the weather, they’re there ❤️
No matter the weather, they’re there ❤️
December 8, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Our Mobile Outreach team, sporting their well-known red shirts, is out in our neighborhoods every day checking in on neighbors and connecting them to vital services like housing, health care, and more.
No matter the weather, they’re there ❤️
No matter the weather, they’re there ❤️
A CDC Advisory Committee is now trying to rollback decades-long recommendations that have protected newborns and children from diseases and saved lives.
We believe in scientific evidence, and families with any concerns hepatitis B should discuss them with their health care provider. (1/2)
We believe in scientific evidence, and families with any concerns hepatitis B should discuss them with their health care provider. (1/2)
December 5, 2025 at 8:06 PM
A CDC Advisory Committee is now trying to rollback decades-long recommendations that have protected newborns and children from diseases and saved lives.
We believe in scientific evidence, and families with any concerns hepatitis B should discuss them with their health care provider. (1/2)
We believe in scientific evidence, and families with any concerns hepatitis B should discuss them with their health care provider. (1/2)
Know the facts on vaccines ✅
Vaccines are safe, effective, and protect against serious illness. Getting vaccinated keeps you healthy and helps protect your family, friends, and community.
Learn more at boston.gov/vaccines.
Vaccines are safe, effective, and protect against serious illness. Getting vaccinated keeps you healthy and helps protect your family, friends, and community.
Learn more at boston.gov/vaccines.
Vaccines
Vaccines help prevent serious illnesses like measles, chickenpox, whooping cough, polio, and more. With vaccine preventable illnesses on the rise, it is more important than ever to stay protected. Get...
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December 4, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Know the facts on vaccines ✅
Vaccines are safe, effective, and protect against serious illness. Getting vaccinated keeps you healthy and helps protect your family, friends, and community.
Learn more at boston.gov/vaccines.
Vaccines are safe, effective, and protect against serious illness. Getting vaccinated keeps you healthy and helps protect your family, friends, and community.
Learn more at boston.gov/vaccines.
Having stable housing can positively impact your health and well-being. Learn more about how we can support you and your family at boston.gov/bphc-hbhc.
December 4, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Having stable housing can positively impact your health and well-being. Learn more about how we can support you and your family at boston.gov/bphc-hbhc.
The Mayor's Health Line is a free, confidential, information and referral service. Get help enrolling in health insurance, finding primary care providers, and more.
We help all residents regardless of immigration status. Call us at 617-534-5050 or visit boston.gov/mayors-health-line.
We help all residents regardless of immigration status. Call us at 617-534-5050 or visit boston.gov/mayors-health-line.
December 3, 2025 at 3:15 PM
The Mayor's Health Line is a free, confidential, information and referral service. Get help enrolling in health insurance, finding primary care providers, and more.
We help all residents regardless of immigration status. Call us at 617-534-5050 or visit boston.gov/mayors-health-line.
We help all residents regardless of immigration status. Call us at 617-534-5050 or visit boston.gov/mayors-health-line.
Boston doesn't back down, especially when the health of our families is at stake. We’re partnering with experts and leaders, across states, to share knowledge and unite in the fight for the health and well-being of our communities.
December 2, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Boston doesn't back down, especially when the health of our families is at stake. We’re partnering with experts and leaders, across states, to share knowledge and unite in the fight for the health and well-being of our communities.
Wastewater data for December 2 is now available:
• Citywide COVID-19 level: Very Low
• Citywide COVID-19 trend (compared to 2 weeks ago): Stable
You can find COVID-19 neighborhood data, data on flu and RSV, and more at boston.gov/bphc-wastewater.
• Citywide COVID-19 level: Very Low
• Citywide COVID-19 trend (compared to 2 weeks ago): Stable
You can find COVID-19 neighborhood data, data on flu and RSV, and more at boston.gov/bphc-wastewater.
Boston Wastewater Monitoring
Wastewater is a new tool to help warn communities about the presence of viruses like flu,
boston.gov
December 2, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Wastewater data for December 2 is now available:
• Citywide COVID-19 level: Very Low
• Citywide COVID-19 trend (compared to 2 weeks ago): Stable
You can find COVID-19 neighborhood data, data on flu and RSV, and more at boston.gov/bphc-wastewater.
• Citywide COVID-19 level: Very Low
• Citywide COVID-19 trend (compared to 2 weeks ago): Stable
You can find COVID-19 neighborhood data, data on flu and RSV, and more at boston.gov/bphc-wastewater.
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Free vaccine clinics at @bcyf.boston.gov and @bpl.boston.gov sites are available throughout Boston in December. The next ones are scheduled for:
Thursday, 12/4: BCYF Curley
Wednesday, 12/10: BCYF Hyde Park
Thursday, 12/11: BCYF Curtis Hall
See all dates and locations at boston.gov/vaccines.
Thursday, 12/4: BCYF Curley
Wednesday, 12/10: BCYF Hyde Park
Thursday, 12/11: BCYF Curtis Hall
See all dates and locations at boston.gov/vaccines.
December 1, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Free vaccine clinics at @bcyf.boston.gov and @bpl.boston.gov sites are available throughout Boston in December. The next ones are scheduled for:
Thursday, 12/4: BCYF Curley
Wednesday, 12/10: BCYF Hyde Park
Thursday, 12/11: BCYF Curtis Hall
See all dates and locations at boston.gov/vaccines.
Thursday, 12/4: BCYF Curley
Wednesday, 12/10: BCYF Hyde Park
Thursday, 12/11: BCYF Curtis Hall
See all dates and locations at boston.gov/vaccines.
You and your baby deserve to be protected against preventable diseases like hepatitis B.
If you have questions about hepatitis B or are looking for a vaccine, talk with your health care provider, call the Mayor’s Health Line at 617-534-5050 or visit boston.gov/hepatitis-b.
If you have questions about hepatitis B or are looking for a vaccine, talk with your health care provider, call the Mayor’s Health Line at 617-534-5050 or visit boston.gov/hepatitis-b.
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B (HBV) is a viral infection that attacks the liver. Sometimes it can go away on its own or it may lead to serious problems like liver damage, liver failure, or liver cancer. The best way to...
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December 2, 2025 at 2:29 PM
You and your baby deserve to be protected against preventable diseases like hepatitis B.
If you have questions about hepatitis B or are looking for a vaccine, talk with your health care provider, call the Mayor’s Health Line at 617-534-5050 or visit boston.gov/hepatitis-b.
If you have questions about hepatitis B or are looking for a vaccine, talk with your health care provider, call the Mayor’s Health Line at 617-534-5050 or visit boston.gov/hepatitis-b.