Successful and Ongoing Public Health Response to Hepatitis A Case in Provincetown—What’s Next?

In 1920, C-E.A. Winslow defined public health as “the science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life, and promoting health through the organized efforts and informed choices of society, organizations, […]

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The Provincetown Independent: Hepatitis A Case at Restaurant Provokes Wide Alert

Article by Paul Benson, Provincetown Independent PROVINCETOWN — On the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend, the traditional kickoff of summer on Cape Cod, an alert went out from the Dept. […]

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Hepatitis A Vaccine to be Offered at Local Health Fair in Provincetown on June 18

As a part of the public health response to a recent case of Hepatitis A in Provincetown over Memorial Day Weekend, Barnstable County’s Public Health Nursing Division will be offering […]

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Health Officials Respond to a Hepatitis A Virus Exposure in Provincetown

Provincetown health officials are working closely with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MADPH) and Barnstable County Department of Health and Environment to respond to a case of Hepatitis A […]

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The History of Measles: Understanding the Past to Protect the Future

Measles, a highly contagious viral disease, has significantly impacted communities worldwide throughout history. Understanding its past sheds light on the importance of vaccination and continued public health efforts. Early Measles […]

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Barnstable County Department of Health and Environment Issues a Public Health Advisory to Heighten Awareness around Avian Influenza (H5N1) 

County webpage provides current Cape-specific information to protect residents, pets and poultry amid nation-wide bird flu concerns January 30, 2025 (Barnstable, MA) – The Barnstable County Department of Health and Environment […]

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