The Boston Public Health Commission has issued the following Health Advisory regarding heroin drug overdoes and possible adulterated heroin on the streets.
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Flu Update: Rising Trend Citywide; North End Less Impacted But Heavy Cases in Charlestown
As it monitors the unfolding flu epidemic, the Boston Public Health Commission has released statistics counting 750 cases so far this season and 4 deaths. The chart above shows the rising trend and substantial increase versus previous years. The neighborhood map indicates the North End and Downtown Boston have been less impacted than other parts Read More…
Boston Mosquito Pools Test Positive for West Nile Virus
Announcement from Boston Public Health Commission: Mosquito pools in Back Bay/Fens and South Dorchester have tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV), the Boston Public Health Commission reported today. In July, positive samples were found in mosquito pools in East Boston, North Dorchester, Hyde Park, Jamaica Plain, and West Roxbury. In June, a positive mosquito Read More…