Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2018/2019 Flu Season
October 18, 2018
Click here for CDC’s 2018-2019 Influenza Resources
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Cape Cod Cooperative Extension Releases “Tickology” Video Series
October 2, 2018
The Barnstable County Cape Cod Cooperative Extension has released its first digital video series, “Tickology,” premiering today on YouTube. Join Larry Dapsis, Entomologist and Tick Project Coordinator as he educates […]
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Barnstable County to Receive Funding for Nicotine Prevention
August 21, 2018
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health has announced $5.1 million in funding to discourage nicotine use in communities across the commonwealth. On Cape Cod, Barnstable County is set to receive […]
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Chief ranger: “It was a shark bite” in Truro
August 16, 2018
A 61-year-old man was bitten by a shark at Long Nook Beach and suffered puncture wounds to his torso and leg, according to Gary Sharpless, Truro’s assistant harbormaster.
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All Your Back-to-School Vaccination Questions Answered
August 16, 2018
From preschool to college, here’s answers to the most commonly asked questions about necessary vaccines that should be on every parent’s back-to-school list.
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USDA Provides Food Safety Tips to Keep Foodborne Illness Out of the Classroom
August 16, 2018
It’s the start of the new school year, which means new teachers, a bunch of homework assignments and the never-ending dilemma of what to include to make a healthy and […]
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Health Officials: Go On In, The Water’s Fine
August 15, 2018
Good news: The fresh and salt waters of Harwich, Chatham and Orleans have remained clean and safe for swimmers all summer, according to health agents in the three towns.
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Barnstable County Officials Issue Tips Following West Nile Detections
August 15, 2018
With West Nile Virus detected in mosquitos from at least five Cape Cod towns, experts are issuing some tips on how to avoid the disease.
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West Nile virus found in Cape mosquitoes
August 9, 2018
Test samples of mosquitoes infected with both West Nile virus and Eastern equine encephalitis were found in Cape Cod towns during routine testing this week.
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