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    Protect Against Mosquito Bites

    Prevent mosquito-borne illness like EEE and WNV.

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    Prevent Whooping Cough – Get Vaccinated

    Whooping cough (also known as pertussis) is a respiratory illness that spreads easily from person to person by coughing or sneezing.

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    Help Put an End to Bullying

    Learn about bullying prevention resources.

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    Women, Infants and Children Nutrition Program

    WIC is a program that provides nutrition and health education, healthy food and other services free of charge to Mass. families who qualify.

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    Free Health Communications Materials, Easy to Order

    Check out the newly redesigned DPH Health Promotion Clearinghouse website.

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Virtual Gateway

The Virtual Gateway brings information and access together in a single location on the Internet for individuals, families, providers, and government.


The Massachusetts Health Information Highway (HIWAY)

The Health Information Highway

The HIway provides a mechanism for the Commonwealth’s entire health care community—residents, providers, public health officials and others—to have appropriate access to health information.


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Mass in Motion

Massachusetts' new Mass in Motion program works to teach us all how to live healthier and more productive lives by eating smarter and moving more. By moving more and eating better, we can live healthier lives and protect ourselves from debilitating conditions such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure.

Mass in Motion can give you tips and information about living healthier at home, at work or in the community.