Office closed in observance of Veterans’ Day
The EHHD office in the Mansfield Town Hall will be closed for the holiday weekend starting Thursday, November 9th at 3:30pm We will open at 8:15 Monday, November 13th. Please note: the vaccine clinic scheduled for Thursday from 4-6 at the Mansfield Town Hall will be held. Call the office for an appointment.
EHHD offering free vaccine (COVID & Flu) for children
The EHHD will have opportunities through the end of the year for annual flu and updated COVID-19 vaccines > Ages 4-18 flu vaccine > Ages 5-18 COVID-19 updated Moderna vaccine at the town hall in Mansfield, 4 South Eagleville Rd on Thursdays from 4pm-6pm Appointments required, call the office to schedule at: 860-429-3325 […]
FDA Advises Parents and Caregivers Not to Buy or Feed WanaBana Apple Cinnamon
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FEMA plans wireless alert for October 4, 2023 at approximately 2:20PM
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) plans a nationwide mobile alert on October 4, 2023
Mosquitoes carry Eastern Equine Encephalitis trapped in Eastern Highlands Health District Towns
Mosquitoes carry Eastern Equine Encephalitis trapped in Eastern Highlands Health District Towns More information on this matter can be found in the below press release issued today by the CT DEEP: https://portal.ct.gov/DEEP/News-Releases/News-Releases—2023/DEEP-Mosquito-Program-to-Spray-for-Mosquitoes-Carrying-EEE-in-Mt-Misery-Area-of-Pachaug-SF All residents are encouraged to take personal protective measures to reduce the risk of being bitten by mosquitoes. This includes: Minimize time spent […]
FREE COVID-19 test kits: ORDER TODAY
Order free COVID-19 test kits today from https://www.covid.gov/tests 4 kits per household Delivery begins first week of October
FREE Flu Vaccine Clinics for Children
Upcoming Locations for 2023 none scheduled at this time; please check back or call the office for more information.
Positive Mosquitos for West Nile Virus in Local Communities – EHHD Press Release
Thursday, August 31, 2023 State Reports Positive Mosquitoes for West Nile Virus in Local Communities Read the Press Release Here Eastern Highlands Health District – The CT Mosquito Management Program announced that mosquitoes trapped in Mansfield and Willington on August 22 tested positive for West Nile virus (WMV). These results represent the first WNV […]
Four confirmed cases of Powassan virus infection in CT this year – DPH Press Release
Connecticut Department of Public Health confirms four cases of Powassan virus infection this year. Read the Press Release Learn more about Powossan virus and to how to prevent tick bites: from CT DPH from CDC
Severe Vibrio Vulnificus Infections contracted from consumption of shellfish an/or exposure to salt or brackish water – DPH Press Release
The Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) is warning residents about the potential dangers of consuming raw shellfish and exposure to salt or brackish water along Long Island Sound, due to severe Vibrio vulnificus infections. Read the press release here: https://portal.ct.gov/…/Press-Releases—2023/Vibrio Learn more about V. vulinficus here: ww.cdc.gov/vibrio/wounds.html