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Boston Public Health Commission

As Boston’s health department, we offer over 40 programs and services including family and child health, recovery services, and emergency shelter. Find more health information and learn about our work below.

Boston Public Health Commission is the country’s oldest health department. We envision a thriving Boston where all residents live healthy and fulfilling lives. To accomplish this, we work in partnership with communities to protect and promote the health and well-being of all Boston residents, especially those impacted by racism and systemic inequities.

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Get your flu and COVID-19 vaccines

Services

Find services that support the health and well-being of you and your loved ones. From family and child health to substance use and recovery services, we’re here for you.

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Report noise

If you have a noise complaint, you can report it to the appropriate authority using the “Who to Contact” section.
Get a public health permit or license

Asbestos abatement, body art, burial, funeral director, indoor ice skating, junkyards, medical marijuana, and more.
Get help accessing health insurance and referrals to health and social services

We offer free, confidential, multilingual health information and referral services.

Topics

Learn about a variety of public health topics from infectious diseases and mental health to the health of our homes and environment.

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Wastewater Monitoring

We monitor the presence of viruses like flu, COVID-19, measles, and RSV in Boston’s wastewater.
COVID-19

Learn about COVID-19 prevention, symptoms, treatment, and available resources.
Hantavirus

Learn about hantavirus, how it spreads, how to prevent it, its symptoms, and treatment.

About the Commission's Work

Our Health Equity Agenda
Jobs and Internships
Bids and RFPs
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Health Data and Dashboards

News and Announcements

News

Public Health Warning Issued Related To Recent Sewage Discharge

Boston Public Health Commission

Public Health Warning Issued Related To Recent Sewage Discharge

Boston Public Health Commission

Health Departments in 17 Major US Cities Form National Network to Increase Life Expectancy and Reduce Gaps

Boston Public Health Commission

Ritmo summer fitness class

City of Boston Kicks Off Summer Fitness Series

Parks and Recreation, Boston Public Health Commission

Person With Measles Passed Through Logan Airport

Boston Public Health Commission

Ceremony honors 26 graduating recruits and 8 promotions to enhance emergency medical services in the City of Boston

Boston Emergency Medical Services Celebrate New EMTS and Recent Promotions

Mayor's Office
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Events

Events
Women's Learn-to-Bike: Basic Skills
On Jul 23

Jul 23
Learn-to-Bike for Adults: Road Readiness
On Jul 25

Jul 25
Learn-to-Bike for Adults: Street Skills
On Jul 25

Jul 25
Women's Learn-to-Bike: Basic Skills
On Aug 6

Aug 6
Women's Learn-to-Bike: Basic Skills
On Aug 8

Aug 8
Learn-to-Bike for Adults: Basic Skills
On Aug 8

Aug 8

Meet the Commissioner

Meet the Commissioner
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