Canton Board of Health

04/24/2026

The Canton BOH is offering a virtual TICK TALK webinar, via zoom online or in-person viewing party at the Tavern Room at Pequitside. In-person attendees will receive a free tick removal kit and more tick information.

Register to attend the webinar VIA ZOOM here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/HpzVQ1aZQaW6qLXsJK6Z2g #/registration

Register to attend IN PERSON here: https://forms.gle/V9LctKTMZ2VZg6kh9

04/13/2026

🎉 Canton Heritage Festival 2026 🎉

Join us for a day of community, culture, and celebration at the Canton Heritage Festival!

🗓 Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Location: Paul Revere Heritage Site, 4 Rolling Mill Way, Canton, MA
🎟 Admission: FREE & open to everyone!
🅿️ Parking: Free parking with shuttle service available

Step into the heart of Historic Canton and experience a festival that brings our region’s rich history and vibrant community to life! Enjoy a fun-filled day featuring:

✨ Live music & performances
🍔 Delicious food from local vendors
🛍 Artisan crafts & small business booths
🤝 Community tent featuring local organizations & groups
🏛 Historical exhibits & interactive displays
🎈 Family-friendly activities for all ages
💡 The new Paul Revere Museum of Discovery & Innovation (MoDI) will be open during the festival!

Residents of all towns are welcome - so invite your friends, family, and neighbors from near and far. There’s something for everyone to enjoy!

👉 Mark your calendar and don’t miss one of the region’s favorite community events!

04/13/2026

Come visit the at the Canton Heritage Festival on 5/16 at the Paul Revere Heritage Site! We will have info on , tick/mosquito borne diseases and more!
https://paulreveremuseum.org/chf26/

04/06/2026

It's NATIONAL PUBLIC HEALTH WEEK 2026! National Public Health Week 2026 invites all Americans to renew their commitment to strengthening the systems, science, and community partnerships that keep us healthy. Science is the reason most children live past the age of five and most adults live well into later life. Science delivered vaccines, sanitation, seatbelts and safer workplaces. The Canton Health Department is honored to promote the wellness and protect the health of the Canton community!

Generation Public Health is a growing movement of people, organizations and communities working together to create the healthiest nation in one generation. 

04/06/2026

RECALL ALERT: 3M bottles of eye drops recalled
Millions of bottles of eye drops have been recalled due to potential lack of sterility. Over three million bottles were recalled, sold under brands or at stores such as Top Care, Meijer, H-E-B, Walgreens, CVS, Kroger, Rite Aid, Harris Teeter and others. The announced the nationwide recall of the eye drops made by K.C. Pharmaceuticals. The company voluntarily recalled the products.
The initial recall was issued on March 3, but it was classified as a Class II recall on March 31. A class II recall is “a situation in which use of or exposure to a product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.” Check the full list of recalled eye drops here: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/?Event=98533

04/06/2026

Lyme Disease Vaccine Candidate Demonstrates Strong Efficacy - Developed in collaboration between Pfizer and Valneva, the investigational Lyme disease vaccine is being evaluated for its efficacy, safety, tolerability, immunogenicity, and manufacturing lot consistency. The companies entered into a collaboration and license agreement in April 2020 for the co-development of the vaccine. Check out the Pfizer press release: https://www.pfizer.com/news/press-release/press-release-detail/pfizer-and-valneva-announce-lyme-disease-vaccine-candidate

Currently, the best way to prevent Lyme disease is to prevent tick bites. This includes knowing where ticks are likely to be, wearing long pants and sleeves, using insect repellant and conducting thorough tick checks. More info here: https://www.cdc.gov/ticks/prevention/index.html

04/03/2026

Hello Canton Residents!

Norfolk County-8 Public Health Coalition, a group of towns in Norfolk County that share resources and collaborate to improve public health, is conducting a community health assessment to gain a greater understanding of the health concerns, priorities, and challenges facing people who live or work in Canton, Dedham, Norwood, Walpole or Westwood. The assessment focuses on issues that matter most, including access to care, chronic disease, mental health, environmental health and other topics.

Please spend 10 minutes to share your perspective

https://hria.iad1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6yWq108qL4p9szA

The survey is confidential, open this spring (2026) and available in 3 languages: English, Portuguese and Spanish. Survey respondents will have the chance to enter a raffle to win a $50 gift card.

We encourage you to share the survey link with your friends and family. The more participants, the more valuable the results, so we and our partners can develop programs and services most needed.

Your voice matters. Thank you for helping us build healthier, stronger communities!

Thank you,

The Canton Health Department

04/02/2026

Did you know?? Recovery Coach services are FREE for Canton residents through the Riverside Connect 2 Recovery program. As part of this program, Riverside will run a monthly drop-in at the . These programs are FREE and open to anyone in recovery or interested in recovery from substance use. Community Care

04/02/2026

March showed Lyme disease for the first time this year, and will most likely continue until winter. Stay tuned for an informational event on ticks in MA.
Both Giardia and Campylobacter can be food-borne illnesses, make sure to practice good food prep and wash those hands well with warm soapy water.
Pertussis is a vaccine-preventable disease, and is part of the TDaP vaccine which is given to adults every 10 years. If you are due for your TDaP vaccine, contact the public health nurse at 781-821-2942 to set up an appointment.

04/01/2026

E. coli Outbreak UPDATE: 9 people sick in 3 states with 3 hospitalizations. Over half of the illnesses continue to be in children under the age of 5. Do not eat all sizes and varieties of block and shredded cheddar cheese sold from Jan 4 to now.
See the link in bio for full details: https://www.cdc.gov/ecoli/outbreaks/rawcheese-03-26/index.html

03/30/2026

🌲📝Help Shape Canton's Open Space & Recreation Plan

The Town of Canton is seeking community input on parks, conservation areas, and recreational needs. Your feedback will help guide future planning and improvements.

Residents are encouraged to complete the public survey by scanning the QR code or following this link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CantonOSRP

Questions about the survey can be directed to the Town Planner, Connor Murphy at cmurphy@town.canton.ma.us.