Canton Board of Health

07/24/2025

A Heat Advisory is in effect from 11am on July 24 until 8pm on July 25.

Make sure to plan ahead for the high heat and humidity affecting most of Massachusetts today and tomorrow. ☀️

Heat safety tips: https://tinyurl.com/2025heatMEMA

07/24/2025

Recall: Innovative Designs Minecraft Light-Up Slap Ruler Bracelets. The battery compartment can be opened easily by children allowing access to the button cell batteries; violates the battery-operated toys requirements under the mandatory standard for toys. Full notice: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Innovative-Designs-Recalls-Minecraft-Light-Up-Slap-Ruler-Bracelets-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Button-Cell-Battery-Ingestion-Hazard-Violates-Mandatory-Standard-for-Toys

07/24/2025

Gardening is a great hobby! Take a minute to read these tips to help prevent bug bites.

07/23/2025

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) today announced that Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) virus has been detected in mosquitoes in Massachusetts for the first time this year. The presence of EEE was confirmed in a mosquito sample collected on July 21 in the town of Belchertown in Hampshire County.
The EEE risk level for Canton remains low. Remember your personal protection and remove sources of standing water.

Find local risk levels for Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) and West Nile Virus (WNV) based on seasonal testing from June to October.

07/23/2025

As State Fire Marshal Davine said in yesterday's summary of the tragic Gabriel House fire, there's no truly safe way to smoke -- but smoking on home oxygen is especially dangerous. Investigators and fire protection experts believe medical oxygen was a factor in the fire's ignition and rapid spread. Read more about home oxygen safety: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/home-oxygen-safety

07/23/2025

This month, Bestway, Intex, and Polygroup recalled millions of their above-ground pools. Families should be aware of the drowning risk posed by the compression strap that surrounds the outside of the pool legs, which may create a foothold that allows a child access to the pool. For further details, visit the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission or click the link below:

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Bestway-Intex-and-Polygroup-Recall-Certain-Above-Ground-Pools-48-Inches-and-Taller-Due-to-Drowning-Hazard-Nine-Deaths-Reported-Five-Million-Pools-Sold-Since-2002

07/21/2025

Thank you to The Patriot Ledger for highlighting Riverside’s new NC-8 Recovery Coach program! The program, which is free for participants, eliminates barriers to recovery for residents of Canton, Dedham, Norwood, Milton, Walpole, Wellesley, and Westwood who are managing addiction.

Our Recovery Coaches provide the personalized, compassionate guidance needed to successfully navigate a recovery journey. Learn more about our peer support services today: https://ow.ly/FzhB50WsTce

07/21/2025

Mosquito update:
WNV positive mosquitos have been identified in nearby towns, but none in Canton. We expect that at some point during the summer and into early fall we will have a positive for WNV. The risk level for WNV is currently low for Canton.
There have been no EEE mosquitos in MA. The EEE risk level for Canton remains low.
Consistent and thorough surveillance testing continues in Canton by the Norfolk County Mosquito Control District . Testing information is available here: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/massachusetts-arbovirus-update

07/17/2025

Thursday 7/17 update regarding trash pickup.

07/17/2025

Stay cool this summer while keeping safety a top priority! Always plug your air conditioner directly into a wall outlet to reduce the risk of fire. Avoid using extension cords or power strips for appliances, whether at home or in a rental.

For more summer safety tips, visit: https://nfpa.social/43GnMHj

07/16/2025

DYK: After a crash, car seats and booster seats in the vehicle may need to be replaced. If you are unsure, or have any questions, contact the car seat or booster seat manufacturer for help.

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07/16/2025