Go figure: School mask requirements worked in curbing Covid-19 cases, researchers say

By adamg - 11/12/22 - 11:59 am

Boston and Chelsea managed to reduce Covid-19 rates among their public school students and staff simply by requiring them to keep wearing masks after the state lifted its requirements, researchers report in a recent New England Journal of Medicine article. Read more.

Two children in Boston day-care centers diagnosed with potentially dangerous bacterial infection, but officials say the risk from them is past

By adamg - 10/23/19 - 4:06 pm

The Boston Public Health Commission reports that two children in "day care centers specializing in serving children who have experienced homelessness" in the city were diagnosed with an infection of meningococcal disease, caused by a bacteria that can cause meningitis and septicemia. Read more.

Jamaica Pond: Now even more toxic

By adamg - 7/29/15 - 8:39 pm

Results from Monday testing of Jamaica Pond water show cyanobacteria levels more than three times higher than the maximum considered safe for people and their pets, the Boston Public Health Commission reports. Read more.

City investigates drug-tampering paramedic; sets up disease screening for patients

By adamg - 10/1/12 - 6:32 am

West Nile in West Roxbury

By adamg - 7/12/12 - 3:42 pm

The Boston Public Health Commission reports a mosquito sample from West Roxbury has tested positive for West Nile Virus, a couple weeks after Roslindale won this year's honors for

PROJECT BREAD SUPPORTS 'FOOD AND FUN' FOR BOSTON KIDS THIS SUMMER

By Project Bread - 6/10/09 - 12:39 pm

Nearly $200,000 in statewide grants help families cope with the economic crisis

Swine Flu Facts from the Boston Pulbic Health Commission

By JosephPorcelli - 4/30/09 - 11:11 am

Friends,

Here is some information about Swine Flu I've been asked to pass on to you.

Info is now available in 6 languages here - http://www.bphc.org/swineflu