Farmington Valley Health District - FVHD

01/07/2026

Kids, elders, and those with chronic conditions are especially vulnerable to the flu. Get everyone in your household six months or older vaccinated

01/05/2026

You are worth it. 💯 Don’t forget that you are the most important thing in your life. Make time for today! Learn more about practicing self-love: https://fvhd.crediblemind.com/lists/crediblemind-picks-for-practicing-self-love

01/02/2026

Even if your child has never shown an interest in guns, teach them what to do if they ever come across one: Never touch it, and tell an adult right away.

01/01/2026

12/31/2025

The Connecticut Department of Public Health does not agree with the recent recommendation to remove the long-standing guidance for every newborn to receive a hepatitis B shot. Informed consent has always been central to medical care, and families need clear, evidence-based explanations of benefits and risks, not mixed signals. We always strive to work closely with our federal partners, but this shift in guidance is likely to create confusion for families. Clinicians already tailor conversations to each patient, yet they also depend on straightforward, consistent national recommendations to confidently guide care. We continue to recommend the newborn hepatitis B dose because it is a proven, reliable safeguard during a child’s most vulnerable period.

12/30/2025

Governor Ned Lamont announced that he has activated Connecticut’s Severe Cold Weather Protocol beginning at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, December 29, 2025, and remaining in effect until noon on Sunday, January 4, 2026, due to a blast of unusually cold weather that will impact the state during this period, including wind chills during the overnight hours on most of these nights that are expected to drop into the single digits and near zero at times.

Anyone in need of shelter or a warming center is urged to visit 211ct.org or call 2-1-1 to find available locations. Transportation can be provided if necessary.

12/30/2025

Keep everyone safe in the new year. Get vaccinated!

12/29/2025

Holiday anxiety is common, but it’s rarely talked about.
You don’t need to hide it or “push through.”
This season, give yourself permission to be real — not relentlessly cheerful.
That’s where genuine peace begins.
https://fvhd.crediblemind.com/lists/stress-free-family-holidays-social-ease

12/26/2025

Be prepared on the road! Learn more about what to keep in your car in case of emergency at https://www.ready.gov/car

12/24/2025

Your health matters – to you and to those around you. Protect your family from secondhand smoke this holiday season.

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