-Health Division Instagram- 

The Health Division is now on Instagram! Follow the Concord Health Division Instagram page for health information, updates and upcoming events: Public Health Division Instagram  

-Upcoming Events- 

Join the Health Department at our Scoops for Support Event that will be located at the Harvey Wheeler Center. This event will support the Yellow Tulip Project which focuses on destigmatizing mental health challenges and encourages people to talk openly and be able to access resources. 

-Measles Update- 

On February 27, 2026, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) announced the first two confirmed Measles cases in Massachusetts this year. This follows a large measles outbreak occurring across the United States and globally.

Measles is a highly contagious respiratory virus that can cause serious illness. Up to 30% of people infected may experience complications, including:

• Immune suppression
• Pneumonia
• Diarrhea
• Life-threatening inflammation of the brain (Encephalitis)

The best way to protect yourself and others from Measles is vaccination with the MMR (Measles, Mumps, and Rubella) vaccine.

Symptoms of Measles:

• Cough
• Runny nose
• Red eyes
• Fever
• A rash that begins on the head and spreads downward

To read the full press release: DPH Press Release 2.27.26

For more Measles information, visit: Measles | Mass.gov

-Influenza Update- 

• Symptoms usually appear 1-4 days after infection. 
• The flu is commonly spread from person to person through respiratory droplets when people cough, sneeze, or talk. 
• People infected with the flu virus can spread it 1 day before symptoms begin and up to 5-7 days after becoming sick. 
• Flu vaccination can help prevent severe illness and is especially important for those at higher risk of severe illness, including young children, pregnant women, people with certain chronic health conditions, and adults age 65 and older.