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BPHC envisions a thriving Boston where all residents live healthy, fulfilling lives free of racism, poverty, violence, and other systems of oppression. BPHC has been leading Boston’s collaborative response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Find the latest data on the Boston COVID-19 Dashboard and our COVID-19 response page.
Feb 21, 2024 · The Boston Public Health Commission envisions a thriving Boston where all residents live healthy, fulfilling lives free of racism, poverty, violence, and other systems of oppression. All residents will have equitable opportunities and resources, leading to optimal health and well-being.
Jun 5, 2024 · Every other year, the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) conducts phone interviews to evaluate the health of Boston’s residents. Did you get a call? Click here to learn more.
Oct 31, 2023 · The Boston Public Health Commission and its partner organizations conduct home and work inspections. The inspections protect residents and employees from dangerous living or working conditions.
Mar 14, 2024 · Updated March 14, 2024 - Following the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) release of updated recommendations for how people can protect themselves and their communities from respiratory viruses, including COVID-19, the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) wants to remind Boston residents to stay up to date on vaccines, especially ...
Feb 16, 2024 · The Boston Public Health Commission, the country’s oldest health department, is an independent public agency providing a wide range of health services and programs. It is governed by a seven-member board of health appointed by the Mayor of Boston .
The Boston Public Health Commission, the oldest health department in the United States, is an independent public agency providing a wide range of health services and programs. It is governed by a seven-member board of health appointed by the Mayor of Boston.
Mar 15, 2024 · The updated recommendations to reduce the risk of transmission of respiratory viruses, including COVID-19, influenza (flu), and RSV are to stay home until your symptoms improve and it has been 24-hours since you have had a fever, without the use of fever-reducing medication.
Mar 5, 2024 · As of September 12, 2023, CDC recommends everyone 6 months and older get an updated COVID-19 vaccine to protect against the potentially serious outcomes of COVID-19 illness this fall and winter. Updated COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna will be available.
Aug 2, 2022 · COVID-19 vaccines are now recommended for everyone ages 6-months and up. Booster doses are available for everyone ages 5 and older. Second boosters are recommended for individuals ages 50 and older, as well as those who are 12 or older and moderately to severely immunocompromised.
