Mass. Public Health

As an older adult, you can reduce your risk of brain injuries by making your bathroom safer. One way to do that? Install grab bars by the toilet and bathtub. Discover more tips for creating safe spaces for older adults around the house: ow.ly/iV2x50YtuIF

Did you know that if colon cancer is caught early, it can be cured 90% of the time? That’s why it’s so important to get screened. Learn more about how colon cancer screening saves lives: ow.ly/7N9C50YtuoW

When it comes to advice about nutrition, it can take a lot of effort to sort fact from fiction. Trained WIC nutrition staff are here to answer your questions! ow.ly/9Auh50YtubE #NationalNutritionMonth

Measles is a very contagious disease caused by a virus. About 1 in 5 patients are hospitalized. Protect your family – make sure everyone is up to date on their MMR vaccine, especially before traveling. Learn more: ow.ly/8rwf50XXsrf

Massachusetts Department of Public Health advises extending RSV immunizations for infants for an additional month; recommendation extends the immunization window through April 30 because of ongoing elevated RSV activity: ow.ly/mTS850YylwI

Keep little ones safe! Prevent brain injuries by making sure kids wear helmets when biking or playing sports. See more tips for brain injury prevention: ow.ly/soJn50YtuCh

A colonoscopy isn’t the only option for colorectal cancer screening. There are several others, including tests that can be done at home. Talk to your doctor about which one is right for you. Find out more about your screening options: ow.ly/SSWF50Ytuk2

A colonoscopy isn’t the only option for colorectal cancer screening. There are several others, including tests that can be done at home. Talk to your doctor about which one is right for you. Find out more about your screening options: ow.ly/SSWF50Ytuk2

Measles is so contagious that about 9 out of 10 people who come near a person with measles (and are not protected by vaccination) will also become infected.  Protect yourself with the MMR vaccine. Learn more: ow.ly/NguQ50XXsx3

Measles is so contagious that about 9 out of 10 people who come near a person with measles (and are not protected by vaccination) will also become infected.  Protect yourself with the MMR vaccine. Learn more: ow.ly/NguQ50XXsx3

Prevent brain injuries – buckle up every time you drive or ride in a vehicle. Learn more about the impact of brain injuries in Massachusetts, and how to prevent them: ow.ly/K18150YtuOa

Providers: your recommendation can go a long way in encouraging patients to get screened for colon cancer. Use this clinician guide to help you start the conversation: ow.ly/VaZb50Ytutf

Not all nutrition advice is created equal. Forget all the flashy fads and stick with habits that support your long‑term health! Get science‑backed guidance for building sustainable and healthful routines: ow.ly/utjC50Ytu8L #NationalNutritionMonth

Measles is a very contagious disease caused by a virus. About 1 in 5 patients are hospitalized. Protect your family – make sure everyone is up to date on their MMR vaccine, especially before traveling. Learn more: ow.ly/8rwf50XXsrf

As an older adult, you can reduce your risk of brain injuries by making your bathroom safer. One way to do that? Install grab bars by the toilet and bathtub. Discover more tips for creating safe spaces for older adults around the house: ow.ly/iV2x50YtuIF

Did you know that if colon cancer is caught early, it can be cured 90% of the time? That’s why it’s so important to get screened. Learn more about how colon cancer screening saves lives: ow.ly/7N9C50YtuoW

Measles is so contagious that about 9 out of 10 people who come near a person with measles (and are not protected by vaccination) will also become infected.  Protect yourself with the MMR vaccine. Learn more: ow.ly/NguQ50XXsx3

Keep little ones safe! Prevent brain injuries by making sure kids wear helmets when biking or playing sports. See more tips for brain injury prevention: ow.ly/soJn50YtuCh

A colonoscopy isn’t the only option for colorectal cancer screening. There are several others, including tests that can be done at home. Talk to your doctor about which one is right for you. Find out more about your screening options: ow.ly/SSWF50Ytuk2

Colorectal cancer is often a silent disease. That’s why getting screened is so important. Screening can help catch cancer early when it’s easiest to treat. Learn more about screening here: ow.ly/AEaL50YtuxM