Canton Board of Health

03/09/2026

Massachusetts’ flavored to***co product restriction projected to save more than $70 million in smoking-related health care costs since 2020 implementation: ow.ly/NFHC50YrnV3

03/09/2026

Flood Safety Awareness Week is March 8 to 14. All this week, MEMA will be sharing tips on how to prepare for flooding, as well as how to stay safe during and after a flood. To learn more visit: mass.gov/mema/floods

03/09/2026

03/09/2026

You've changed your clocks ... but have you checked your alarms? This is a great time to check the manufacturing date on the back of your smoke and CO alarms.

should be replaced after 10 years, and alarms should be replaced after 5, 7, or 10 years depending on the make and model. If they're still in their useful lifespan, replace the alkaline batteries in alarms that use them.

If not, choose replacements with a sealed, long-life battery from a well-known national brand with the mark of an independent testing lab like UL or Intertek/ETL. Smoke alarms that meet UL Standard 217, 8th edition or later, use the latest multi-criteria technology to reduce nuisance alarms caused by cooking smoke.

Learn more: https://www.mass.gov/news/spring-into-safety-when-you-change-your-clocks-check-your-alarms

03/09/2026

Fell off the fitness wagon? It happens! Life gets busy, motivation dips and routines change. But one setback doesn’t define you. What matters is what you do next.

03/05/2026

Covid and Flu cases continued to trend down in February. Keep up with the good hand hygiene, we are almost out of cold & flu season! See below for other infectious diseases investigated by the Canton Health Department.

03/05/2026

begins this weekend! When you change your clocks, remember to check your alarms! This is a great time to check the manufacturing date on your and alarms. Replace outdated alarms and replace alkaline batteries in alarms that still use them. Choosing a new alarm? Select one from a well-known national brand with a hush feature and sealed, long-life battery: https://ow.ly/hmti50QJyPo

03/03/2026

Two cases of measles have been diagnosed in Massachusetts residents. State and local officials are working to identify and notify those who were potentially exposed. MMR vaccination is the best protection against measles. Luckily, here in MA we continue to have high rates of vaccination (https://www.mass.gov/info-details/vaccine-preventable-diseases).

https://www.mass.gov/news/state-public-health-officials-announce-first-two-confirmed-measles-cases-in-massachusetts-this-year

Residents are reminded of the importance of MMR vaccine in preventing measles

03/03/2026

Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine is highly effective. The vaccine protects against the high-risk HPV types 16 and 18, which cause most cervical cancers and have been shown to be safe and effective in preventing HPV infection and .

02/17/2026

From Department of Elder and Human Services :"March may be a bit challenging for us due to the HVAC work being done here at the
Senior Center, but we are doing our best to continue our programs and services by utilizing space at the American Legion, St. Gerard’s and other community locations as needed." Keep an eye on their page to stay up to date!

A home away from home

02/17/2026

02/11/2026