Canton Board of Health

09/09/2025

09/08/2025

September is National Preparedness Month! Power outages and floods can compromise the safety of your food. Take time to prepare for natural emergencies in advance with this guide: https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/emergencies/consumers-guide-food-safety-severe

09/06/2025

The Canton Board of Health annual Health Fair will be held on Saturday, October 4th, 2025 from 10a - 1p at the CHS cafeteria. We will have local health vendors, town departments, and a large flu clinic for ages 4+. There will be fun activities for kids, face painting, teddy bear clinic, crafts and more!

Register for the flu clinic here: https://www.town.canton.ma.us/859/Vaccine-Information-and-Clinics

09/06/2025

Republic has informed us that their trucks are no longer being delayed by striking workers. This return to normal operations has allowed Republic to make significant progress in returning to a normal pick up schedule.

Normal trash and recycle collection will commence on Monday September 8th if the trucks continue to be unobstructed.

09/06/2025

09/06/2025

In recognition of Su***de Prevention Month, learn how to support someone who might be considering su***de. You can take these 5 steps:

1️⃣ Ask.
2️⃣ Be There.
3️⃣ Help Keep Them Safe.
4️⃣ Help Them Connect.
5️⃣ Follow Up.

Learn more at: nimh.nih.gov/su***deprevention

09/02/2025

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) today announced the first human case of West Nile virus (WNV) in Massachusetts this year in a woman in her 70s who was exposed in Middlesex County.
“The mosquitoes will be with us until the first hard frost,” said State Epidemiologist Dr. Catherine M. Brown. “People should use mosquito repellent with an EPA-registered active ingredient, clothing to reduce exposed skin, and consider rescheduling outdoor activities that occur during the evening or early morning.”

There have been 319 WNV-positive mosquito samples so far this season detected from Barnstable, Berkshire, Bristol, Dukes, Essex, Franklin, Hampden, Middlesex, Norfolk, Plymouth, Suffolk, and Worcester counties. There has also been one WNV infected goat identified this year. There have been 18 Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE)-positive mosquito samples and no human or animal cases so far this year.

09/02/2025

Riverside is recognizing Su***de Prevention Month by sharing resources to educate individuals, fortify communities, and inspire action.

This year's theme, "Start a Conversation. Be the Difference," reminds us that everyone has the power to save lives by embracing honest, authentic conversations about su***de and mental wellness. Who will you reach out to today? ***dePreventionMonth

08/28/2025

WNV Risk Level: Moderate
West Nile Virus (WNV) Confirmed in Second Mosquito sample from Canton

What you can do to prevent WNV infection:
1. Be prepared: Know your risk -check this page regularly, repair screens, clean up to get rid of mosquito breeding sites, be aware of stagnant water on private property (e.g. unused swimming pools) and consult the local board of health.
2. Wear long sleeves and long pants from dusk to dawn when weather permits
3. Use mosquito netting on baby carriages and playpens
4. Wear mosquito repellent when outdoors, especially between dusk and dawn
5. Dump standing water twice weekly

08/26/2025

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08/26/2025

Due to the prevalence of (WNV) in Canton and surrounding towns, Canton continues with a WNV risk level of MODERATE. WNV is spread to people through the bite of an infected mosquito. Mosquitoes bite during the day and night. There are no vaccines or medicines to prevent West Nile.
The best way to prevent West Nile is to protect yourself from mosquito bites. https://www.mass.gov/info.../massachusetts-arbovirus-update
What you can do to prevent WNV infection:
1. Be prepared: Know your risk -check this page regularly, repair screens, clean up to get rid of mosquito breeding sites, be aware of stagnant water on private property (e.g. unused swimming pools) and consult the local board of health.
2. Wear long sleeves and long pants from dusk to dawn when weather permits
3. Use mosquito netting on baby carriages and playpens
4. Wear mosquito repellent when outdoors, especially between dusk and dawn
5. Dump standing water twice weekly