Mass. Public Health
@MassDPH

Tweeting from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health

 Boston, MA
mass.gov/dph
Joined March 2009
Mosquito and tick bites can cause serious illnesses like EEE and Lyme disease. When outdoors, use EPA-approved repellent, applied slowly and evenly to the face, neck, arms & legs. When possible, wear full-length protective clothing. More info: mass.gov/MosquitoesAndTicks.
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Pregnant? Looking for information on your options? Avoid anti-abortion centers. They may mislead you or delay your care. Find care that you can trust at: mass.gov/GetTrustedCare
The image features a woman with braided hair and a serious expression. Text reads, "AVOID Anti-Abortion Centers," with the DPH logo in the lower left corner.

ALT The image features a woman with braided hair and a serious expression. Text reads, "AVOID Anti-Abortion Centers," with the DPH logo in the lower left corner.
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Tick bites can cause serious illnesses including Lyme disease. The good news is that there are a few simple steps you can take to protect yourself and your family from ticks whenever you’re outdoors. Here’s how: ow.ly/ojp650Z7Ao0
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Headed to a public swimming area? Choose a site with a lifeguard when possible, and only swim in designated areas. Learn more: mass.gov/WaterSafety
Massachusetts Department of Public Health water safety advertisement. Text reads: 'Stay safe around water this summer.' Two individuals in life jackets are jumping into a lake. Text at the bottom: 'mass.gov/WaterSafety.'

ALT Massachusetts Department of Public Health water safety advertisement. Text reads: 'Stay safe around water this summer.' Two individuals in life jackets are jumping into a lake. Text at the bottom: 'mass.gov/WaterSafety.'
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Going to a petting zoo? Leave your child’s toys, cups, and pacifiers away from animals and animal areas. ow.ly/b7lx50Z0grA
Young child feeding a white goat with curved horns in an outdoor petting zoo area on a sunny day.

ALT Young child feeding a white goat with curved horns in an outdoor petting zoo area on a sunny day.
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World Cup health tip: Keep your food safe. Wash your hands, eat thoroughly cooked food, and avoid perishable food left out more than two hours. If you feel sick after eating, seek medical care. mass.gov/WorldCupHealthTips #MatchReadyMA: Know Before You Go #FIFAWorldCup
Graphic promoting food safety with the message 'Health tip: Keep your food safe' and a link to mass.gov/WorldCup.

ALT Graphic promoting food safety with the message 'Health tip: Keep your food safe' and a link to mass.gov/WorldCup.
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World Cup health tip: Know the signs of heat illness. Are you sweating heavily and feeling dizzy or short of breath? If you or someone else feels sick, get help right away. mass.gov/WorldCupHealthTips #MatchReadyMA: Know Before You Go #FIFAWorldCup
Graphic advising to recognize signs of heat illness for safety in Massachusetts.

ALT Graphic advising to recognize signs of heat illness for safety in Massachusetts.
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This summer, keep mosquitoes away from your home and yard. Repair broken doors and window screens – and get rid of standing water around your yard where mosquitoes can breed. Learn more about preventing mosquito bites: bit.ly/4w6rnuD
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Anti-abortion centers – often called “crisis pregnancy centers” – may look like medical facilities but they don’t offer comprehensive reproductive health care. Avoid anti-abortion centers and get trusted care instead. Learn more: mass.gov/GetTrustedCare
A woman with a confident expression stands against a light background. To the left, an orange rectangle contains the text "Get care you can trust." Below, the DPH logo is displayed.

ALT A woman with a confident expression stands against a light background. To the left, an orange rectangle contains the text "Get care you can trust." Below, the DPH logo is displayed.
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Tick bites can cause serious illnesses including Lyme disease. The good news is that there are a few simple steps you can take to protect yourself and your family from ticks whenever you’re outdoors. Here’s how: ow.ly/ojp650Z7Ao0
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Water safety tip: learn how to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) from the American Red Cross so you can be prepared. More info: rdcrss.org/2X7LgRg

CPR Classes | Red Cross

Find the right CPR class for the way you learn. The American Red Cross offers three types of innovative CPR classes that make it easy to train your way.

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Going to a petting zoo? Leave your child’s toys, cups, and pacifiers away from animals and animal areas. ow.ly/b7lx50Z0grA
Young child feeding a white goat with curved horns in an outdoor petting zoo area on a sunny day.

ALT Young child feeding a white goat with curved horns in an outdoor petting zoo area on a sunny day.
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Pool safety tip: keep rescue equipment (hook/life preserver) and a phone close by the pool at all times. Learn more: mass.gov/WaterSafety
Stay safe around water this summer, mass.gov/WaterSafety. A person and a child, both in life vests, joyfully jump into a lake from a dock. Summer safety message from Massachusetts Department of Public Health.

ALT Stay safe around water this summer, mass.gov/WaterSafety. A person and a child, both in life vests, joyfully jump into a lake from a dock. Summer safety message from Massachusetts Department of Public Health.
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Going to a petting zoo? Leave your child’s toys, cups, and pacifiers away from animals and animal areas. ow.ly/b7lx50Z0grA
Young child feeding a white goat with curved horns in an outdoor petting zoo area on a sunny day.

ALT Young child feeding a white goat with curved horns in an outdoor petting zoo area on a sunny day.
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World Cup health tip: Protect yourself from heat and sun. Drink water, take breaks, wear sunscreen, and look for signs of heat illness. If you or someone else feels sick, get help right away. mass.gov/WorldCupHealthTips #MatchReadyMA: Know Before You Go #FIFAWorldCup
Health tip from Match-Ready Massachusetts advising protection from heat and sun exposure.

ALT Health tip from Match-Ready Massachusetts advising protection from heat and sun exposure.
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Tick bites can cause serious illnesses including Lyme disease. The good news is that there are a few simple steps you can take to protect yourself and your family from ticks whenever you’re outdoors. Here’s how: bit.ly/3QuE1V6
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World Cup health tip: Traveling to the U.S.? Healthcare can be expensive without insurance. Consider travel insurance that covers emergency care, hospitalization, doctor visits, prescriptions, evacuation. mass.gov/WorldCupHealthTips #MatchReadyMA: Know Before You Go #FIFAWorldCup
Green health tip graphic advising to plan ahead for healthcare with a checklist icon and link to mass.gov/WorldCup.

ALT Green health tip graphic advising to plan ahead for healthcare with a checklist icon and link to mass.gov/WorldCup.
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State public health officials announce season’s first West Nile virus-positive mosquito sample; residents urged to use bug spray when outdoors: bit.ly/3Qqx47M
The image features a blue background with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health logo on the left. To the right, "Press Release" is written in white text.

ALT The image features a blue background with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health logo on the left. To the right, "Press Release" is written in white text.
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Pool safety tip: remove all toys/balls/floats from pool after use. Kids won’t be tempted to reach in. Learn more: mass.gov/WaterSafety
Stay safe around water this summer, mass.gov/WaterSafety. A person and a child, both in life vests, joyfully jump into a lake from a dock. Summer safety message from Massachusetts Department of Public Health.

ALT Stay safe around water this summer, mass.gov/WaterSafety. A person and a child, both in life vests, joyfully jump into a lake from a dock. Summer safety message from Massachusetts Department of Public Health.
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Tick bites can cause serious illnesses including Lyme disease. The good news is that there are a few simple steps you can take to protect yourself and your family from ticks whenever you’re outdoors. Here’s how: bit.ly/3QuE1V6
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