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Mass. Public Health

@MassDPH

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 Boston, MA
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Joined March 2009
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Are you an older adult? It's especially important that you stay up to date with your seasonal vaccines. Protect yourself against severe illness and long COVID. Learn more at mass.gov/SeasonalVaccines.
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Use your head and your heart when you register as an organ donor at the RMV. Learn more at mass.gov/OrganDonor.
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Hosting Thanksgiving this year? Be sure to cook your turkey to an internal temperature of 165°F to prevent foodborne illness. Find more tips on how to safely thaw, cook, and serve turkey: bit.ly/3AsQGAc
A Thanksgiving table with a roast turkey centerpiece, surrounded by plates of soup, roasted vegetables, bread rolls, and decorative pumpkins. Several hands are reaching in, some holding utensils, and others serving food. Glasses of orange juice and elegant place settings are arranged neatly.

ALT A Thanksgiving table with a roast turkey centerpiece, surrounded by plates of soup, roasted vegetables, bread rolls, and decorative pumpkins. Several hands are reaching in, some holding utensils, and others serving food. Glasses of orange juice and elegant place settings are arranged neatly.

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Share your story and help us address barriers to health in your community: take our 2026 Community Health Equity Survey. Your feedback's anonymous, and we'll use survey results to make better informed decisions about programs and resources where you live: mass.gov/HealthSurvey
This image is a promotional graphic for a health survey by mass.gov. It features a diverse group of smiling individuals in a grid of colorful squares, alongside text that reads: "What makes a community healthy & strong? Your voice. Take the survey now!" The Department of Public Health logo is at the bottom, with a web address of mass.gov/HealthSurvey

ALT This image is a promotional graphic for a health survey by mass.gov. It features a diverse group of smiling individuals in a grid of colorful squares, alongside text that reads: "What makes a community healthy & strong? Your voice. Take the survey now!" The Department of Public Health logo is at the bottom, with a web address of mass.gov/HealthSurvey

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Share your story and help us address barriers to health in your community: take our 2026 Community Health Equity Survey. Your feedback's anonymous, and we'll use survey results to make better informed decisions about programs and resources where you live: mass.gov/HealthSurvey
This image is a promotional graphic for a health survey by mass.gov. It features a diverse group of smiling individuals in a grid of colorful squares, alongside text that reads: "What makes a community healthy & strong? Your voice. Take the survey now!" The Department of Public Health logo is at the bottom, with a web address of mass.gov/HealthSurvey

ALT This image is a promotional graphic for a health survey by mass.gov. It features a diverse group of smiling individuals in a grid of colorful squares, alongside text that reads: "What makes a community healthy & strong? Your voice. Take the survey now!" The Department of Public Health logo is at the bottom, with a web address of mass.gov/HealthSurvey

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Flu and COVID vaccines help protect you and your family against seasonal variants and lower the risk of severe illness. Learn more at mass.gov/SeasonalVaccines
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Did you know you can register as an organ donor at the RMV? It’s fast, easy and can make a big difference. Learn more at mass.gov/OrganDonor.
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Hosting Thanksgiving this year? Be sure to cook your turkey to an internal temperature of 165°F to prevent foodborne illness. Find more tips on how to safely thaw, cook, and serve turkey: bit.ly/3AsQGAc
A Thanksgiving table with a roast turkey centerpiece, surrounded by plates of soup, roasted vegetables, bread rolls, and decorative pumpkins. Several hands are reaching in, some holding utensils, and others serving food. Glasses of orange juice and elegant place settings are arranged neatly.

ALT A Thanksgiving table with a roast turkey centerpiece, surrounded by plates of soup, roasted vegetables, bread rolls, and decorative pumpkins. Several hands are reaching in, some holding utensils, and others serving food. Glasses of orange juice and elegant place settings are arranged neatly.

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Hosting Thanksgiving this year? Be sure to cook your turkey to an internal temperature of 165°F to prevent foodborne illness. Find more tips on how to safely thaw, cook, and serve turkey: bit.ly/3AsQGAc
A Thanksgiving table with a roast turkey centerpiece, surrounded by plates of soup, roasted vegetables, bread rolls, and decorative pumpkins. Several hands are reaching in, some holding utensils, and others serving food. Glasses of orange juice and elegant place settings are arranged neatly.

ALT A Thanksgiving table with a roast turkey centerpiece, surrounded by plates of soup, roasted vegetables, bread rolls, and decorative pumpkins. Several hands are reaching in, some holding utensils, and others serving food. Glasses of orange juice and elegant place settings are arranged neatly.

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Share your story and help us address barriers to health in your community: take our 2026 Community Health Equity Survey. Your feedback's anonymous, and we'll use survey results to make better informed decisions about programs and resources where you live: mass.gov/HealthSurvey
This image is a promotional graphic for a health survey by mass.gov. It features a diverse group of smiling individuals in a grid of colorful squares, alongside text that reads: "What makes a community healthy & strong? Your voice. Take the survey now!" The Department of Public Health logo is at the bottom, with a web address of mass.gov/HealthSurvey

ALT This image is a promotional graphic for a health survey by mass.gov. It features a diverse group of smiling individuals in a grid of colorful squares, alongside text that reads: "What makes a community healthy & strong? Your voice. Take the survey now!" The Department of Public Health logo is at the bottom, with a web address of mass.gov/HealthSurvey

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DNP is a dangerous chemical that may be sold online as a weight-loss or bodybuilding product. DNP is unsafe for people to consume and can be deadly. Learn the signs of DNP poisoning: bit.ly/4A82XDj If you suspect you’ve taken DNP, call Poison Help at 1-800-222-1222.
A person is holding a smartphone displaying the dial screen with the number for Poison Help (1-800-222-1222) ready to call. The text on the image reads, "When the Unexpected Happens, We're Here for You." The Poison Help logo is shown with the phone number.

ALT A person is holding a smartphone displaying the dial screen with the number for Poison Help (1-800-222-1222) ready to call. The text on the image reads, "When the Unexpected Happens, We're Here for You." The Poison Help logo is shown with the phone number.

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Are you an older adult? It's especially important that you stay up to date with your seasonal vaccines. Protect yourself against severe illness and long COVID. Learn more at mass.gov/SeasonalVaccines.
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You’ll be asked about organ donation at the RMV. Are you ready to answer the question? Learn more at mass.gov/OrganDonor.
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Hosting Thanksgiving this year? Be sure to cook your turkey to an internal temperature of 165°F to prevent foodborne illness. Find more tips on how to safely thaw, cook, and serve turkey: bit.ly/3AsQGAc
A Thanksgiving table with a roast turkey centerpiece, surrounded by plates of soup, roasted vegetables, bread rolls, and decorative pumpkins. Several hands are reaching in, some holding utensils, and others serving food. Glasses of orange juice and elegant place settings are arranged neatly.

ALT A Thanksgiving table with a roast turkey centerpiece, surrounded by plates of soup, roasted vegetables, bread rolls, and decorative pumpkins. Several hands are reaching in, some holding utensils, and others serving food. Glasses of orange juice and elegant place settings are arranged neatly.

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Share your story and help us address barriers to health in your community: take our 2026 Community Health Equity Survey. Your feedback's anonymous, and we'll use survey results to make better informed decisions about programs and resources where you live: mass.gov/HealthSurvey
This image is a promotional graphic for a health survey by mass.gov. It features a diverse group of smiling individuals in a grid of colorful squares, alongside text that reads: "What makes a community healthy & strong? Your voice. Take the survey now!" The Department of Public Health logo is at the bottom, with a web address of mass.gov/HealthSurvey

ALT This image is a promotional graphic for a health survey by mass.gov. It features a diverse group of smiling individuals in a grid of colorful squares, alongside text that reads: "What makes a community healthy & strong? Your voice. Take the survey now!" The Department of Public Health logo is at the bottom, with a web address of mass.gov/HealthSurvey

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Flu and COVID vaccines help protect you and your family against seasonal variants and lower the risk of severe illness. Learn more at mass.gov/SeasonalVaccines
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Our Massachusetts Health Data Tool is a valuable resource for supporting community health needs assessments, grant writing, research, and more. Join us November 10th at 2pm for a free webinar to learn how its data can support your work. Register here: bit.ly/48iWEk8
Blue graphic with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health logo and an icon of a person on a laptop screen next to a speech bubble. Text reads: "Join our webinar."

ALT Blue graphic with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health logo and an icon of a person on a laptop screen next to a speech bubble. Text reads: "Join our webinar."

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Use your head and your heart when you register as an organ donor at the RMV. Learn more at mass.gov/OrganDonor.
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Hosting Thanksgiving this year? Be sure to cook your turkey to an internal temperature of 165°F to prevent foodborne illness. Find more tips on how to safely thaw, cook, and serve turkey: bit.ly/3AsQGAc
A Thanksgiving table with a roast turkey centerpiece, surrounded by plates of soup, roasted vegetables, bread rolls, and decorative pumpkins. Several hands are reaching in, some holding utensils, and others serving food. Glasses of orange juice and elegant place settings are arranged neatly.

ALT A Thanksgiving table with a roast turkey centerpiece, surrounded by plates of soup, roasted vegetables, bread rolls, and decorative pumpkins. Several hands are reaching in, some holding utensils, and others serving food. Glasses of orange juice and elegant place settings are arranged neatly.

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