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Boston, MA
Joined March 2009
Are you a new or expecting parent or caregiver? Make your baby's sleep environment as safe as possible. Learn how you can place your baby safely to sleep: mass.gov/SafeSleep #SIDSAwarenessMonth
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Our Massachusetts Health Data Tool is a valuable resource for supporting community health needs assessments, grant writing, research, and more. Join us November 10th at 2pm for a free webinar to learn how its data can support your work. Register here: bit.ly/48iWEk8
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Abortion is safe, legal, and accessible in Massachusetts. Anti-abortion centers, which can look like medical facilities, may mislead pregnant individuals about their options – including abortion care. Learn more at mass.gov/GetTrustedCare
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Deleading can be expensive. These programs give financial help to property owners who qualify. Learn more about financing and grant opportunities for deleading: bit.ly/4zcKsx7
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Don't let vaccine-preventable diseases haunt you this Halloween! 👻 Stay up to date on recommended #vaccines to help protect yourself and your loved ones. 🎃 TameIt.org
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Avoid anti-abortion centers. Even if you're not looking for abortion care, these facilities are not a safe or trusted place to go for reproductive health care. Learn more at mass.gov/GetTrustedCare
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Share your story and help us address barriers to health in your community: take our 2026 Community Health Equity Survey. Your feedback's anonymous, and we'll use survey results to make better informed decisions about programs and resources where you live: mass.gov/HealthSurvey
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Some people are at higher risk of getting severely ill from food poisoning, including people 65 and older, kids under 5 years old, people with weakened immune systems, and pregnant people. Learn how to protect yourself and others from food poisoning: bit.ly/4dkBZ1Y
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Bullying is preventable. Every young person deserves the right to feel safe in their community and their school. Learn more and share these strategies to prevent bullying: bit.ly/4i4cwwE #StopBullying
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It's Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Awareness Month — an opportunity to raise awareness about SIDS and the importance of keeping infants safe while they sleep. Learn more about infant safe sleep practices: mass.gov/SafeSleep
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Our Massachusetts Health Data Tool is a valuable resource for supporting community health needs assessments, grant writing, research, and more. Join us November 10th at 2pm for a free webinar to learn how its data can support your work. Register here: bit.ly/48iWEk8
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Find tips to help keep kids safe from lead: bit.ly/48haUtJ #NLPPW2026 #LeadFreeKids
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Flu and COVID vaccines help protect you and your family against seasonal variants and lower the risk of severe illness. Learn more at mass.gov/SeasonalVaccines
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Even low levels of lead in a child's blood can harm their health. The good news is that childhood lead poisoning is preventable. Learn more about lead poisoning risks, testing, prevention, and data tracking in MA: bit.ly/4A2dLmd #NLPPW2026 #LeadFreeKids
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Are you an older adult? It's especially important that you stay up to date with your seasonal vaccines. Protect yourself against severe illness and long COVID. Learn more at mass.gov/SeasonalVaccines.
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Mass. Public Health retweeted
🧛 Vampires, monsters, and witches—oh my! There is plenty to be afraid of this #Halloween, but #Flu, #COVID19, and #RSV don't have to be one of them. When you #GetVaccinated, you reduce the risk of serious illness. Find recommended #vaccines here: TameIt.org
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Anti-abortion centers may look like medical facilities but could put your health at risk if you're pregnant. Learn how to spot them at mass.gov/GetTrustedCare
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Get your home inspected and be sure that all lead is removed or contained. Learn more about lead and your home’s lead history at bit.ly/4yIPYGQ #NLPPW2026 #LeadFreeKids
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Share your story and help us address barriers to health in your community: take our 2026 Community Health Equity Survey. Your feedback's anonymous, and we'll use survey results to make better informed decisions about programs and resources where you live: mass.gov/HealthSurvey
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Some people are at higher risk of getting severely ill from food poisoning, including people 65 and older, kids under 5 years old, people with weakened immune systems, and pregnant people. Learn how to protect yourself and others from food poisoning: bit.ly/4dkBZ1Y
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