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Beach Sample Failures

Find out what beaches in Barnstable County have failed recent water quality monitoring.

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Public Immunization Program

The Barnstable County Public Health Nursing Division is now able to offer all immunizations, including measles (MMR), to county residents.

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How to Prevent Lyme Disease

Before gardening, camping, hiking, or just playing outdoors, make tick bite prevention part of your outdoor plans. Lyme disease is the most commonly occurring vector-borne disease in the United States. An estimated 300,000 infections occur […]

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Learn More about BCDHE Programs Here!

Barnstable Channel 18 interviews Department of Health and Environment staff to showcase some of our varied and valuable services.

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Local Rabies Clinics, Spring 2019

Protect your pets! Click here for a list of local Rabies clinics.

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From the Newsroom

Barnstable County lab could be at forefront of PFAS testing
- 6/13/19
The Barnstable County Water Quality Laboratory will soon add PFAS testing to its repertoire, becoming a trailblazer among public laboratories Read More
State pursues water quality standards
- 4/18/19
The Massachusetts DEP is reviewing guidelines for PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), currently at 70 parts per trillion but proposed Read More
State Health Officials Warn of Possible Hyannis Measles Exposure
- 4/5/19
A person with a confirmed diagnosis of the illness visited the Whole Foods on Route 132 between 11:55 a.m. and Read More
Here’s what you should know about measles, after a warning last week
- 3/6/19
In the United States as of Feb. 21, the CDC has confirmed 159 cases so far this year in 10 Read More
Damaged lungs, degraded muscles: Why flu makes you feel so bad
- 1/2/19
We all know the symptoms of influenza infection include fever, cough, sore throat, muscle aches, headaches and fatigue. But just what causes Read More
Dangers of Youth Vaping
- 1/2/19
Barnstable County’s Department of Health and Environment is warning of the dangers associated with e-cigarettes, particularly for young people. Department Read More
CDC: Natural Disasters and Severe Weather
- 1/2/19
Learn how to prevent cold-related health problems and protect yourself during all stages of a winter storm. Read More
Learn More about BCDHE Programs Here!
- 12/21/18
Barnstable Channel 18 interviews Department of Health and Environment staff to showcase some of our varied and valuable services. Read More
FDA unveils sweeping anti-tobacco effort to reduce underage vaping and smoking
- 11/20/18
On November 15th, the Food and Drug Administration launched a multi-pronged attack on the rising underage use of tobacco products, Read More
CDC: Food Safety Tips for the Holidays
- 11/20/18
Everyone can practice food safety during the holidays. Read More