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Tick bites can cause serious illness. Be sure to check yourself, your family, and your pets anytime you’ve been outdoors where ticks may be present. If you find a tick, here are simple steps you can take to safely remove it from your skin. More info: http://mass.gov/MosquitoesAndTicks
Water safety rule: do not drink alcohol while supervising children in or around water. Learn more: https://ow.ly/tLGW50WhABU #SwimSafe #WaterSafety
This summer, protect yourself from mosquito bites and the serious illnesses they can cause. When outdoors use EPA-approved repellent, applied slowly and evenly to the face, neck, arms & legs. When possible, wear full-length protective clothing. More info: http://mass.gov/MosquitoesAndTicks
Bringing a picnic to the beach, pond, pool, or park this summer? Be sure to keep all perishable foods in a cooler with ice packs or ice cubes to keep things cold. Get more tips on summer food safety: https://ow.ly/kul950Whzp2
Tick bites can cause serious illnesses including Lyme disease. The good news is that there are a few simple steps you can take to protect yourself and your family from ticks whenever you’re outdoors. Here’s how: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/tick-borne-disease-prevention
Water safety tip for toddlers/infants: always keep them within arm’s length when in or around water. Learn more: https://ow.ly/c1px50W7cWQ #SwimSafe #WaterSafety
Training Hub Program Updates
SAPHE 2.0 Passed & the efforts shall continue to ensure quality Local Public Health Services throughout the Commonwealth
Summary of changes to FDA Course Requirements for Massachusetts Local Public Health Training Program for Tier 1: 8/1/2024
