Boston Public Health Commission
@publichealth.boston.gov
Official Bluesky account of the Boston Public Health Commission. Committed to building a healthy Boston. Follow for news and information.
Learn more at boston.gov/bphc.
Learn more at boston.gov/bphc.
Check out this week’s free flu and COVID-19 vaccine clinics:
• 9/23 from 1:30 - 5:30 p.m. at BCYF Curtis Hall
• 9/24 from 4 - 8 p.m. at BCYF Vine St.
No appointment or health insurance needed. Learn more at boston.gov/vaccine-clinics.
• 9/23 from 1:30 - 5:30 p.m. at BCYF Curtis Hall
• 9/24 from 4 - 8 p.m. at BCYF Vine St.
No appointment or health insurance needed. Learn more at boston.gov/vaccine-clinics.
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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September 23, 2026 at 1:16 PM
Check out this week’s free flu and COVID-19 vaccine clinics:
• 9/23 from 1:30 - 5:30 p.m. at BCYF Curtis Hall
• 9/24 from 4 - 8 p.m. at BCYF Vine St.
No appointment or health insurance needed. Learn more at boston.gov/vaccine-clinics.
• 9/23 from 1:30 - 5:30 p.m. at BCYF Curtis Hall
• 9/24 from 4 - 8 p.m. at BCYF Vine St.
No appointment or health insurance needed. Learn more at boston.gov/vaccine-clinics.
Citywide wastewater levels for September 21 are now available:
• COVID-19: Very Low
• Flu: Low
• RSV: Low
• Measles: Not Detected, 0 cases
Find data about your neighborhood, reports, and more at boston.gov/wastewater.
• COVID-19: Very Low
• Flu: Low
• RSV: Low
• Measles: Not Detected, 0 cases
Find data about your neighborhood, reports, and more at boston.gov/wastewater.
Boston Wastewater Monitoring
Wastewater monitoring is a new public health tool to warn communities about the presence of viruses like flu, COVID-19,
boston.gov
September 22, 2026 at 1:06 PM
Citywide wastewater levels for September 21 are now available:
• COVID-19: Very Low
• Flu: Low
• RSV: Low
• Measles: Not Detected, 0 cases
Find data about your neighborhood, reports, and more at boston.gov/wastewater.
• COVID-19: Very Low
• Flu: Low
• RSV: Low
• Measles: Not Detected, 0 cases
Find data about your neighborhood, reports, and more at boston.gov/wastewater.
We're partnering with @umassboston.bsky.social to train the next generation of health leaders.
Together, we're committed to creating a healthier Boston for all.
Together, we're committed to creating a healthier Boston for all.
New Partnership with UMass Boston Gives Students Hands-on Training to then Deliver Public Health Education in High Schools
Monday, September 21, 2026 — Mayor Michelle Wu, Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC), and University of Massachusetts Boston today announced a groundbreaking partnership that will provide college st...
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September 21, 2026 at 5:40 PM
We're partnering with @umassboston.bsky.social to train the next generation of health leaders.
Together, we're committed to creating a healthier Boston for all.
Together, we're committed to creating a healthier Boston for all.
Do you and your family walk or bike to school? Then check out these tips on how to make travel to and from school safe and fun!
Try walking or biking to school! It's a great way for families to stay healthy and get your student’s brain focused and ready for the school day. ⬇️
Try walking or biking to school! It's a great way for families to stay healthy and get your student’s brain focused and ready for the school day. ⬇️
September 21, 2026 at 1:29 PM
Do you and your family walk or bike to school? Then check out these tips on how to make travel to and from school safe and fun!
Try walking or biking to school! It's a great way for families to stay healthy and get your student’s brain focused and ready for the school day. ⬇️
Try walking or biking to school! It's a great way for families to stay healthy and get your student’s brain focused and ready for the school day. ⬇️
We're leading 30+ institutions in a shared commitment to the health and well-being of all Boston residents.
Boston SPHERE, a first-of-its-kind coalition, brings everyone together to advance workforce development, research, and health equity.
Boston SPHERE, a first-of-its-kind coalition, brings everyone together to advance workforce development, research, and health equity.
Boston Public Health Commission Partners with 30+ Academic Institutions
Friday, September 18, 2026 — Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) today announced a first-of-its-kind coalition of more than 30 local academic and research institutions to unite public health leader...
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September 18, 2026 at 6:31 PM
We're leading 30+ institutions in a shared commitment to the health and well-being of all Boston residents.
Boston SPHERE, a first-of-its-kind coalition, brings everyone together to advance workforce development, research, and health equity.
Boston SPHERE, a first-of-its-kind coalition, brings everyone together to advance workforce development, research, and health equity.
Citywide wastewater levels for September 17 are now available:
• COVID-19: Very Low
• Flu: Not Detected
• RSV: Not Detected
• Measles: Not Detected, 0 cases
Find data about your neighborhood, reports, and more at boston.gov/wastewater.
• COVID-19: Very Low
• Flu: Not Detected
• RSV: Not Detected
• Measles: Not Detected, 0 cases
Find data about your neighborhood, reports, and more at boston.gov/wastewater.
Boston Wastewater Monitoring
Wastewater monitoring is a new public health tool to warn communities about the presence of viruses like flu, COVID-19,
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September 18, 2026 at 1:12 PM
Citywide wastewater levels for September 17 are now available:
• COVID-19: Very Low
• Flu: Not Detected
• RSV: Not Detected
• Measles: Not Detected, 0 cases
Find data about your neighborhood, reports, and more at boston.gov/wastewater.
• COVID-19: Very Low
• Flu: Not Detected
• RSV: Not Detected
• Measles: Not Detected, 0 cases
Find data about your neighborhood, reports, and more at boston.gov/wastewater.
Free vaccine clinics are back! Get your flu and COVID-19 vaccines for free at one of our upcoming clinics.
No appointment necessary, walk-ins welcome. Getting vaccinated is a great way to protect yourself and your community.
Find upcoming clinics at boston.gov/vaccine-clinics.
No appointment necessary, walk-ins welcome. Getting vaccinated is a great way to protect yourself and your community.
Find upcoming clinics at boston.gov/vaccine-clinics.
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. Getting vaccinated is much safer than getting the disease, as it lowers the risk of your child being hospitalized or having long-term health problems.
boston.gov
September 16, 2026 at 6:33 PM
Free vaccine clinics are back! Get your flu and COVID-19 vaccines for free at one of our upcoming clinics.
No appointment necessary, walk-ins welcome. Getting vaccinated is a great way to protect yourself and your community.
Find upcoming clinics at boston.gov/vaccine-clinics.
No appointment necessary, walk-ins welcome. Getting vaccinated is a great way to protect yourself and your community.
Find upcoming clinics at boston.gov/vaccine-clinics.
Overdose prevention starts with being prepared. We offer free overdose rescue trainings available in Spanish and English. Learn how to recognize an overdose, use naloxone, and save a life.
Take the training today at boston.gov/overdose-training.
Take the training today at boston.gov/overdose-training.
Overdose Prevention
In 2025, Boston recorded the lowest number of overdose deaths in a decade, with a 29% drop compared to 2024 and a 56% drop compared to 2023. According to Boston's Live Long and Well Agenda, unintentio...
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September 16, 2026 at 2:18 PM
Overdose prevention starts with being prepared. We offer free overdose rescue trainings available in Spanish and English. Learn how to recognize an overdose, use naloxone, and save a life.
Take the training today at boston.gov/overdose-training.
Take the training today at boston.gov/overdose-training.
Citywide wastewater levels for September 14 are now available:
• COVID-19: Very Low
• Flu: Not Detected
• RSV: Not Detected
• Measles: Not Detected, 0 cases
Find data about your neighborhood, reports, and more at boston.gov/wastewater.
• COVID-19: Very Low
• Flu: Not Detected
• RSV: Not Detected
• Measles: Not Detected, 0 cases
Find data about your neighborhood, reports, and more at boston.gov/wastewater.
Boston Wastewater Monitoring
Wastewater monitoring is a new public health tool to warn communities about the presence of viruses like flu, COVID-19,
boston.gov
September 15, 2026 at 4:48 PM
Citywide wastewater levels for September 14 are now available:
• COVID-19: Very Low
• Flu: Not Detected
• RSV: Not Detected
• Measles: Not Detected, 0 cases
Find data about your neighborhood, reports, and more at boston.gov/wastewater.
• COVID-19: Very Low
• Flu: Not Detected
• RSV: Not Detected
• Measles: Not Detected, 0 cases
Find data about your neighborhood, reports, and more at boston.gov/wastewater.
Since measles continues to impact communities across the US, we're sharing an update on what's going on in Boston. Here's what you need to know.
There have been no recent outbreaks of measles in Boston because we have maintained our herd immunity (vaccination rate above 95%) ⬇️
There have been no recent outbreaks of measles in Boston because we have maintained our herd immunity (vaccination rate above 95%) ⬇️
September 14, 2026 at 1:59 PM
Since measles continues to impact communities across the US, we're sharing an update on what's going on in Boston. Here's what you need to know.
There have been no recent outbreaks of measles in Boston because we have maintained our herd immunity (vaccination rate above 95%) ⬇️
There have been no recent outbreaks of measles in Boston because we have maintained our herd immunity (vaccination rate above 95%) ⬇️
Citywide wastewater levels for September 11 are now available:
• COVID-19: Very Low
• Flu: Not Detected
• RSV: Not Detected
• Measles: Not Detected, 0 cases
Find data about your neighborhood, reports, and more at boston.gov/wastewater.
• COVID-19: Very Low
• Flu: Not Detected
• RSV: Not Detected
• Measles: Not Detected, 0 cases
Find data about your neighborhood, reports, and more at boston.gov/wastewater.
Boston Wastewater Monitoring
Wastewater monitoring is a new public health tool to warn communities about the presence of viruses like flu, COVID-19,
boston.gov
September 11, 2026 at 10:17 PM
Citywide wastewater levels for September 11 are now available:
• COVID-19: Very Low
• Flu: Not Detected
• RSV: Not Detected
• Measles: Not Detected, 0 cases
Find data about your neighborhood, reports, and more at boston.gov/wastewater.
• COVID-19: Very Low
• Flu: Not Detected
• RSV: Not Detected
• Measles: Not Detected, 0 cases
Find data about your neighborhood, reports, and more at boston.gov/wastewater.
Community health centers are the front door to care. They are being asked to hold that door open as federal cuts strip health insurance coverage from around 40,000 of our residents.
That's why we're awarding $3.3 million to support community health centers across Boston.
That's why we're awarding $3.3 million to support community health centers across Boston.
$3.3 Million Awarded to Support Community Health Centers
Thursday, September 10, 2026 – Mayor Michelle Wu and Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) are awarding $3.3 million to support community health centers ahead of increased demand and financial strain...
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September 10, 2026 at 5:53 PM
Community health centers are the front door to care. They are being asked to hold that door open as federal cuts strip health insurance coverage from around 40,000 of our residents.
That's why we're awarding $3.3 million to support community health centers across Boston.
That's why we're awarding $3.3 million to support community health centers across Boston.
September 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988.
You are not alone. Find more resources and support at boston.gov/mental-health.
You are not alone. Find more resources and support at boston.gov/mental-health.
Mental, Emotional, and Behavioral Health
Taking care of our mental health is just as important as taking care of our physical health. Mental health shapes how we think, feel, and act. It affects how we handle stress, relate to others, and ma...
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September 10, 2026 at 2:02 PM
September 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988.
You are not alone. Find more resources and support at boston.gov/mental-health.
You are not alone. Find more resources and support at boston.gov/mental-health.
Back-to-school season is here! Making sure your child is prepared is about more than new school supplies. Fewer sick days means more school (and work) days.
Help keep your child healthy, in school, and learning by staying up to date on vaccinations. Here's what to know ⬇️
Help keep your child healthy, in school, and learning by staying up to date on vaccinations. Here's what to know ⬇️
September 9, 2026 at 2:21 PM
Back-to-school season is here! Making sure your child is prepared is about more than new school supplies. Fewer sick days means more school (and work) days.
Help keep your child healthy, in school, and learning by staying up to date on vaccinations. Here's what to know ⬇️
Help keep your child healthy, in school, and learning by staying up to date on vaccinations. Here's what to know ⬇️
Citywide wastewater levels for September 8 are now available:
• COVID-19: Very Low
• Flu: Not Detected
• RSV: Not Detected
• Measles: Not Detected, 0 cases
Find data about your neighborhood, reports, and more at boston.gov/wastewater.
• COVID-19: Very Low
• Flu: Not Detected
• RSV: Not Detected
• Measles: Not Detected, 0 cases
Find data about your neighborhood, reports, and more at boston.gov/wastewater.
Boston Wastewater Monitoring
Wastewater monitoring is a new public health tool to warn communities about the presence of viruses like flu, COVID-19,
boston.gov
September 8, 2026 at 8:18 PM
Citywide wastewater levels for September 8 are now available:
• COVID-19: Very Low
• Flu: Not Detected
• RSV: Not Detected
• Measles: Not Detected, 0 cases
Find data about your neighborhood, reports, and more at boston.gov/wastewater.
• COVID-19: Very Low
• Flu: Not Detected
• RSV: Not Detected
• Measles: Not Detected, 0 cases
Find data about your neighborhood, reports, and more at boston.gov/wastewater.
Did you get a call or mailing from us? You may have been selected to participate in the Boston Child Health Study!
Families of children ages 0-17 years are selected at random to participate. Your survey results will help improve children's health & better support Boston families.
Learn more below.
Families of children ages 0-17 years are selected at random to participate. Your survey results will help improve children's health & better support Boston families.
Learn more below.
Health Data
Data is critical to understanding the health of Boston’s residents, communities, and environment. It can tell us who is impacted by diseases and environmental factors, who is accessing programs and se...
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September 4, 2026 at 1:26 PM
Did you get a call or mailing from us? You may have been selected to participate in the Boston Child Health Study!
Families of children ages 0-17 years are selected at random to participate. Your survey results will help improve children's health & better support Boston families.
Learn more below.
Families of children ages 0-17 years are selected at random to participate. Your survey results will help improve children's health & better support Boston families.
Learn more below.
365 days a year, our teams provide neighbors with emergency shelter, meals, and connect them to clinical, social, and housing services.
Together, with our partners, we're working to make homelessness in Boston rare, brief, and one-time.
Together, with our partners, we're working to make homelessness in Boston rare, brief, and one-time.
September 3, 2026 at 1:40 PM
365 days a year, our teams provide neighbors with emergency shelter, meals, and connect them to clinical, social, and housing services.
Together, with our partners, we're working to make homelessness in Boston rare, brief, and one-time.
Together, with our partners, we're working to make homelessness in Boston rare, brief, and one-time.
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Boston is a home for everyone. That means making sure that all of our families and residents have the tools, support, and resources they need to be successful at every step of their recovery journey.
Learn more about our work to address substance use disorder and find help at boston.gov/recovery.
Learn more about our work to address substance use disorder and find help at boston.gov/recovery.
September 1, 2026 at 3:22 PM
Boston is a home for everyone. That means making sure that all of our families and residents have the tools, support, and resources they need to be successful at every step of their recovery journey.
Learn more about our work to address substance use disorder and find help at boston.gov/recovery.
Learn more about our work to address substance use disorder and find help at boston.gov/recovery.
Citywide wastewater levels for August 31 are now available:
COVID-19: Very Low
Flu: Not Detected
RSV: Not Detected
Measles: Not Detected, 0 cases
Find data about your neighborhood, reports, and more at boston.gov/wastewater.
COVID-19: Very Low
Flu: Not Detected
RSV: Not Detected
Measles: Not Detected, 0 cases
Find data about your neighborhood, reports, and more at boston.gov/wastewater.
Boston Wastewater Monitoring
Wastewater monitoring is a new public health tool to warn communities about the presence of viruses like flu, COVID-19,
boston.gov
August 31, 2026 at 6:32 PM
Citywide wastewater levels for August 31 are now available:
COVID-19: Very Low
Flu: Not Detected
RSV: Not Detected
Measles: Not Detected, 0 cases
Find data about your neighborhood, reports, and more at boston.gov/wastewater.
COVID-19: Very Low
Flu: Not Detected
RSV: Not Detected
Measles: Not Detected, 0 cases
Find data about your neighborhood, reports, and more at boston.gov/wastewater.
On International Overdose Awareness Day, we remember the people we have lost to overdose.
Boston is making progress, but there is more work to do. We will keep reducing stigma, supporting recovery, and making sure people get the help they need, when they need it.
www.boston.gov/news/boston-...
Boston is making progress, but there is more work to do. We will keep reducing stigma, supporting recovery, and making sure people get the help they need, when they need it.
www.boston.gov/news/boston-...
August 28, 2026 at 4:30 PM
On International Overdose Awareness Day, we remember the people we have lost to overdose.
Boston is making progress, but there is more work to do. We will keep reducing stigma, supporting recovery, and making sure people get the help they need, when they need it.
www.boston.gov/news/boston-...
Boston is making progress, but there is more work to do. We will keep reducing stigma, supporting recovery, and making sure people get the help they need, when they need it.
www.boston.gov/news/boston-...
Citywide wastewater levels for August 27 are now available:
COVID-19: Very Low
Flu: Not Detected
RSV: Not Detected
Measles: Not Detected, 0 cases
Find data about your neighborhood, reports, and more at boston.gov/wastewater
COVID-19: Very Low
Flu: Not Detected
RSV: Not Detected
Measles: Not Detected, 0 cases
Find data about your neighborhood, reports, and more at boston.gov/wastewater
Boston Wastewater Monitoring
Wastewater monitoring is a new public health tool to warn communities about the presence of viruses like flu, COVID-19,
boston.gov
August 28, 2026 at 1:48 PM
Citywide wastewater levels for August 27 are now available:
COVID-19: Very Low
Flu: Not Detected
RSV: Not Detected
Measles: Not Detected, 0 cases
Find data about your neighborhood, reports, and more at boston.gov/wastewater
COVID-19: Very Low
Flu: Not Detected
RSV: Not Detected
Measles: Not Detected, 0 cases
Find data about your neighborhood, reports, and more at boston.gov/wastewater
Citywide wastewater levels for August 27 are now available:
COVID-19: Very Low
Flu: Not Detected
RSV: Not Detected
Measles: Not Detected, 0 cases
Find data about your neighborhood, reports, and more at boston.gov/wastewater
COVID-19: Very Low
Flu: Not Detected
RSV: Not Detected
Measles: Not Detected, 0 cases
Find data about your neighborhood, reports, and more at boston.gov/wastewater
Boston Wastewater Monitoring
Wastewater monitoring is a new public health tool to warn communities about the presence of viruses like flu, COVID-19,
boston.gov
August 28, 2026 at 1:47 PM
Citywide wastewater levels for August 27 are now available:
COVID-19: Very Low
Flu: Not Detected
RSV: Not Detected
Measles: Not Detected, 0 cases
Find data about your neighborhood, reports, and more at boston.gov/wastewater
COVID-19: Very Low
Flu: Not Detected
RSV: Not Detected
Measles: Not Detected, 0 cases
Find data about your neighborhood, reports, and more at boston.gov/wastewater
A Boston resident has tested positive for West Nile Virus. The current risk level for West Nile Virus in Boston remains "high".
People over 50 or those who are immunocompromised should avoid being outside between dusk and dawn. We encourage everyone to take steps to prevent mosquito bites.
People over 50 or those who are immunocompromised should avoid being outside between dusk and dawn. We encourage everyone to take steps to prevent mosquito bites.
First Case Of West Nile Virus Detected in Boston This Year
Thursday, August 27, 2026 – Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) today announced that a Boston resident has tested positive for West Nile Virus. The impacted resident is a man in his 60s and is the ...
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August 27, 2026 at 9:30 PM
A Boston resident has tested positive for West Nile Virus. The current risk level for West Nile Virus in Boston remains "high".
People over 50 or those who are immunocompromised should avoid being outside between dusk and dawn. We encourage everyone to take steps to prevent mosquito bites.
People over 50 or those who are immunocompromised should avoid being outside between dusk and dawn. We encourage everyone to take steps to prevent mosquito bites.
Health Advisory: An existing cyanobacteria algae bloom has expanded.
Avoid direct contact with all points downstream of the Boston University Duan Family Center for Computing & Data Sciences Building, also known as the “Jenga Tower.” Cyanobacteria can make people and pets sick.
Avoid direct contact with all points downstream of the Boston University Duan Family Center for Computing & Data Sciences Building, also known as the “Jenga Tower.” Cyanobacteria can make people and pets sick.
Health Advisory: Expanded Cyanobacteria Algae Bloom Advisory for Charles River Lower Basin
Thursday, August 27, 2026 - The Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) is alerting residents that the existing cyanobacteria public health advisory for the Charles River Lower Basin has been expanded.
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August 27, 2026 at 7:57 PM
Health Advisory: An existing cyanobacteria algae bloom has expanded.
Avoid direct contact with all points downstream of the Boston University Duan Family Center for Computing & Data Sciences Building, also known as the “Jenga Tower.” Cyanobacteria can make people and pets sick.
Avoid direct contact with all points downstream of the Boston University Duan Family Center for Computing & Data Sciences Building, also known as the “Jenga Tower.” Cyanobacteria can make people and pets sick.
COVID-19 continues to cause serious illness and missed days of school and work for Boston residents.
In recent weeks, cases of COVID-19 in Boston have doubled. This increase in cases is consistent with our usual late summer/early fall surge.
Here’s what you need to know ⬇️
In recent weeks, cases of COVID-19 in Boston have doubled. This increase in cases is consistent with our usual late summer/early fall surge.
Here’s what you need to know ⬇️
August 27, 2026 at 6:22 PM
COVID-19 continues to cause serious illness and missed days of school and work for Boston residents.
In recent weeks, cases of COVID-19 in Boston have doubled. This increase in cases is consistent with our usual late summer/early fall surge.
Here’s what you need to know ⬇️
In recent weeks, cases of COVID-19 in Boston have doubled. This increase in cases is consistent with our usual late summer/early fall surge.
Here’s what you need to know ⬇️