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New data show fewest opioid overdose deaths in Boston in a decade. This is a 29% drop compared to 2024 and a 56% drop compared to 2023. This two-year decline reflects the effectiveness of Boston’s comprehensive approach to prevention and harm reduction.
Wastewater data for June 11 is now available:
• Citywide COVID-19 level: Very Low
• Citywide flu level: Not Detected
• Citywide RSV level: Not Detected
Find data about your neighborhood, reports, and more at boston.gov/wastewater.
World Cup is here! We all have a role to play in keeping our communities safe and healthy.
Public health is a team sport, do your part by checking out tips, resources, and more at boston.gov/summer ⚽
Wastewater data for June 8 is now available:
• Citywide COVID-19 level: Very Low
• Citywide flu level: Not Detected
• Citywide RSV level: Not Detected
Find data about your neighborhood, reports, and more at boston.gov/wastewater.
Summer is fast approaching, and so is swim season ☀️🛟
Whether you’re heading to the pool, beach, lake, or splash pad, taking simple precautions can help keep you and your loved ones safe all summer long. Check out these swim safety reminders before you dive in!
Learn more at boston.gov/swim-safe.
Black men deserve to live long and well. But data show stark disparities preventing this reality. That's why we brought together partners from across Boston for the first ever Black Men's Health Activation Summit. Together, we're committed to advancing health equity for all.
Window falls can be fatal or cause serious injuries, but they are preventable. Window guards are a great tool to help protect your children from serious falls.
Call 617-534-2670 or email us at [email protected] to learn if you qualify for discounted window guards.
Tune in TODAY at 9:30 a.m. for the first Black Men’s Health Activation Summit, part of Boston’s Live Long and Well Agenda. We’re bringing together community leaders, public health experts, and advocates to address inequities in life expectancy, chronic disease, and access to care faced by Black men.
Wastewater data for June 1 is now available:
• Citywide COVID-19 level: Very Low
• Citywide flu level: Not Detected
• Citywide RSV level: Not Detected
Find data about your neighborhood, reports, and more at boston.gov/wastewater.
📢 Get your mpox vaccination at City Hall on June 1 at 1 p.m.
No appointment needed, walk-ins welcome. Staff will ask for your insurance and identification card, but they are not required. If you have a health insurance card, please bring it with you.
Learn about mpox symptoms and more below.
Tuesday, June 16, 2026 – New preliminary data analyzed by Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) show that in 2025, there were 120 opioid overdose deaths in Boston, the lowest number in a decade. This...
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 child...
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Wastewater monitoring is a new public health tool to warn communities about the presence of viruses like flu, COVID-19,
Mayor Michelle Wu, the City of Boston, and Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) convened community leaders, public health experts, and advocates for the Black Men’s Health Activation Summit on Wedne...
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...
