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.https://bsky.app/profile/publichealth.boston.govhttps://bsky.app/profile/publichealth.boston.gov/post/3muztsraiok2gCitywide 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. https://boston.gov/wastewater08 Sep 2026 20:18 +0000at://did:plc:ybcphnk22fhidr3bbbv246l4/app.bsky.feed.post/3muztsraiok2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/publichealth.boston.gov/post/3mup2voj4rc2eDid 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. https://www.boston.gov/government/cabinets/boston-public-health-commission/health-data#child-health-study-04 Sep 2026 13:26 +0000at://did:plc:ybcphnk22fhidr3bbbv246l4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mup2voj4rc2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/publichealth.boston.gov/post/3muml6qvdbk2e365 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.03 Sep 2026 13:39 +0000at://did:plc:ybcphnk22fhidr3bbbv246l4/app.bsky.feed.post/3muml6qvdbk2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/publichealth.boston.gov/post/3mufk5fqrwk2iCitywide 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. https://boston.gov/wastewater31 Aug 2026 18:32 +0000at://did:plc:ybcphnk22fhidr3bbbv246l4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mufk5fqrwk2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/publichealth.boston.gov/post/3mu5rwanqjk2gOn 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. https://www.boston.gov/news/boston-recognizes-international-overdose-awareness-day-028 Aug 2026 16:30 +0000at://did:plc:ybcphnk22fhidr3bbbv246l4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu5rwanqjk2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/publichealth.boston.gov/post/3mu5iukwajc2eCitywide 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 https://boston.gov/wastewater28 Aug 2026 13:48 +0000at://did:plc:ybcphnk22fhidr3bbbv246l4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu5iukwajc2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/publichealth.boston.gov/post/3mu5itgurf22eCitywide 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 https://boston.gov/wastewater28 Aug 2026 13:47 +0000at://did:plc:ybcphnk22fhidr3bbbv246l4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu5itgurf22ehttps://bsky.app/profile/publichealth.boston.gov/post/3mu3saqpmc22qA 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. https://content.boston.gov/news/first-case-west-nile-virus-detected-boston-year27 Aug 2026 21:31 +0000at://did:plc:ybcphnk22fhidr3bbbv246l4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu3saqpmc22qhttps://bsky.app/profile/publichealth.boston.gov/post/3mu3mzpq2o32dHealth 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. https://www.boston.gov/news/health-advisory-expanded-cyanobacteria-algae-bloom-advisory-charles-river-lower-basin27 Aug 2026 19:57 +0000at://did:plc:ybcphnk22fhidr3bbbv246l4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu3mzpq2o32dhttps://bsky.app/profile/publichealth.boston.gov/post/3mu3hpflaks2dCOVID-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 ⬇️27 Aug 2026 18:22 +0000at://did:plc:ybcphnk22fhidr3bbbv246l4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu3hpflaks2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/publichealth.boston.gov/post/3mtzae2nyzs2rLet’s talk about cyclospora in Boston! So far in 2026, we've had 24 cases of cyclospora in Boston. This is slightly more than we see in a usual year, but nowhere near the numbers seen in this summer’s large cyclospora outbreaks in other parts of the US. ⬇️26 Aug 2026 21:05 +0000at://did:plc:ybcphnk22fhidr3bbbv246l4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtzae2nyzs2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/publichealth.boston.gov/post/3mtwkaqt4zc2rTwo residents of neighboring towns have recently tested positive for West Nile Virus. The risk level for West Nile Virus in Boston is now high. We encourage all residents, particularly older adults and people with chronic conditions, to take steps to protect themselves and their families. https://www.boston.gov/government/cabinets/boston-public-health-commission/infectious-diseases/infectious-diseases-z/mosquito-borne-illness25 Aug 2026 19:24 +0000at://did:plc:ybcphnk22fhidr3bbbv246l4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtwkaqt4zc2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/publichealth.boston.gov/post/3mtw3oi2wjk23Citywide wastewater levels for August 24 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. https://boston.gov/wastewater25 Aug 2026 15:03 +0000at://did:plc:ybcphnk22fhidr3bbbv246l4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtw3oi2wjk23https://bsky.app/profile/publichealth.boston.gov/post/3mttfaapbgc23Calling all early childhood educators! Join our upcoming webinars on Managing Food Allergies in the Early Childcare Setting. We'll discuss how you can develop allergy-safe polices and plans, and create safe environment for students. Register today at boston.gov/bphc-bhcci. https://boston.gov/bphc-bhcci24 Aug 2026 13:16 +0000at://did:plc:ybcphnk22fhidr3bbbv246l4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mttfaapbgc23https://bsky.app/profile/publichealth.boston.gov/post/3mtm3ii7la22bHealth Advisory: There is a cyanobacteria algae bloom impacting the Charles River Lower Basin downstream of the Massachusetts Avenue Bridge. Cyanobacteria can make people and pets sick. Avoid direct contact with the impacted areas. https://www.boston.gov/news/health-advisory-charles-river-lower-basin-affected-cyanobacteria-algae-bloom21 Aug 2026 15:33 +0000at://did:plc:ybcphnk22fhidr3bbbv246l4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtm3ii7la22bhttps://bsky.app/profile/publichealth.boston.gov/post/3mtlvipeq6k2bCitywide wastewater levels for August 20 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. https://boston.gov/wastewater21 Aug 2026 13:46 +0000at://did:plc:ybcphnk22fhidr3bbbv246l4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtlvipeq6k2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/publichealth.boston.gov/post/3mtebzuxbrc2bSay NO to environmental hazards like bed bugs, mold, and asbestos. Say YES to requesting environmental hazards inspections 🙂‍↕️ Call 617-534-5965 or email environment@bphc.org. https://www.boston.gov/government/cabinets/boston-public-health-commission/healthy-homes-and-environment/environmental-health-and-hazards18 Aug 2026 13:09 +0000at://did:plc:ybcphnk22fhidr3bbbv246l4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtebzuxbrc2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/publichealth.boston.gov/post/3mtcjocn2us2bCitywide wastewater levels for August 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. https://boston.gov/wastewater17 Aug 2026 20:20 +0000at://did:plc:ybcphnk22fhidr3bbbv246l4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtcjocn2us2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/publichealth.boston.gov/post/3mt2sb3bxlc2fMassachusetts will restrict the sale of kratom products to protect young people and residents. We support the State's action, and we will do our part to ensure compliance in Boston and help people impacted by these products find the support they need. boston.gov/kratom14 Aug 2026 18:33 +0000at://did:plc:ybcphnk22fhidr3bbbv246l4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mt2sb3bxlc2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/publichealth.boston.gov/post/3msvcrdewsc2jCitywide wastewater levels for August 10 are now available: • COVID-19: Very Low • Flu: Not Detected • RSV: Low • Measles: Not Detected, 0 cases Find data about your neighborhood, reports, and more at boston.gov/wastewater. https://boston.gov/wastewater12 Aug 2026 14:12 +0000at://did:plc:ybcphnk22fhidr3bbbv246l4/app.bsky.feed.post/3msvcrdewsc2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/publichealth.boston.gov/post/3mstc7qqnt22yWe encourage everyone with questions to talk to their doctor about the benefits of vaccination and the importance of adhering to the American Academy of Pediatrics endorsed childhood vaccine schedule.   Find reliable information about vaccines at boston.gov/vaccine and aap.org.11 Aug 2026 18:57 +0000at://did:plc:ybcphnk22fhidr3bbbv246l4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mstc7qqnt22yhttps://bsky.app/profile/publichealth.boston.gov/post/3msly46kpuc2cCitywide wastewater levels for August 6 are now available: • COVID-19: Very Low • Flu: Not Detected • RSV: Low • Measles: Not Detected, 0 cases Find data about your neighborhood, reports, and more at boston.gov/wastewater. https://boston.gov/wastewater08 Aug 2026 21:08 +0000at://did:plc:ybcphnk22fhidr3bbbv246l4/app.bsky.feed.post/3msly46kpuc2chttps://bsky.app/profile/publichealth.boston.gov/post/3msb4asszy227Farmers Market season has arrived! Did you know that you can use your EBT card at all Boston markets? Learn more and find your nearest market at boston.gov/farmers-markets. https://boston.gov/farmers-markets04 Aug 2026 13:22 +0000at://did:plc:ybcphnk22fhidr3bbbv246l4/app.bsky.feed.post/3msb4asszy227https://bsky.app/profile/publichealth.boston.gov/post/3ms6ll7747s27Live your best life! With mpox still circulating in Boston, getting vaccinated is one of the best ways to stay healthy. Get vaccinated for mpox at one of our upcoming clinics! Learn more and pre-register at boston.gov/vaccines. https://boston.gov/vaccines03 Aug 2026 13:19 +0000at://did:plc:ybcphnk22fhidr3bbbv246l4/app.bsky.feed.post/3ms6ll7747s27https://bsky.app/profile/publichealth.boston.gov/post/3mrsujac2as27The Mayor's Health Line is a free, confidential, information and referral service. Get help enrolling in health insurance, finding primary care providers, and more. We help all residents regardless of immigration status. Call us at 617-534-5050 or visit boston.gov/mayors-health-line. https://boston.gov/mayors-health-line29 Jul 2026 21:27 +0000at://did:plc:ybcphnk22fhidr3bbbv246l4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrsujac2as27https://bsky.app/profile/publichealth.boston.gov/post/3mrpi7uap3c22Citywide wastewater levels for July 27 are now available: • COVID-19: Very Low • Flu: Not Detected • RSV: Low • Measles: Not Detected, 0 cases Find data about your neighborhood, reports, and more at boston.gov/wastewater. https://boston.gov/wastewater28 Jul 2026 13:09 +0000at://did:plc:ybcphnk22fhidr3bbbv246l4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrpi7uap3c22https://bsky.app/profile/publichealth.boston.gov/post/3mrak33njac24CSO Alert: There was a combined sewer overflow located at Prison Point at the mouth of the Charles River that started on Tuesday, July 21. Please avoid contact with the affected bodies of water until Thursday, July 23, at 10:37 p.m. Learn more at boston.gov/cso. https://boston.gov/cso22 Jul 2026 14:32 +0000at://did:plc:ybcphnk22fhidr3bbbv246l4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrak33njac24https://bsky.app/profile/publichealth.boston.gov/post/3mr6kfset3c24Health Advisory: There is a potential cyanobacteria algae bloom impacting the Charles River between Kendrick Street in Needham and Spring Street in West Roxbury. Cyanobacteria can make people and pets sick. Avoid direct contact with the impacted areas. Learn more below. https://www.boston.gov/news/health-advisory-officials-investigating-charles-river-cyanobacteria-algae-bloom21 Jul 2026 19:33 +0000at://did:plc:ybcphnk22fhidr3bbbv246l4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr6kfset3c24