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08/31/2026

International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) unites a global community to take action on overdose and it’s coming up this August 31. Through events – both in person and online – people honor lives lost, educate their families, friends and peers, and explore evidence-based overdose prevention solutions.

Please take a moment and read the information on Narcan/Naloxone. Remember, you do NOT need a prescription to get Narcan. You can request Narcan at any pharmacy or harm reduction organization like Tapestry Health.

08/30/2026

Here are tips to get your kids moving at home.

  25 Ways to Get Kids Moving at Home .

08/28/2026

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08/27/2026

🎒Getting ready for back-to-school?

There’s a lot of vaccine information out there, and it can be difficult to know what to trust. Being “vaccine smart” starts with knowing where to find reliable, evidence-based information. When vaccine information feels confusing, start with resources backed by healthcare experts. A little fact-checking can go a long way with helping you make informed decisions and feel confident about your teen’s health.

🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒Learn more: https://www.unity4teenvax.org/backtoschool/

08/25/2026

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08/24/2026

As your teen heads into a new school year, “smart” shows up in more than just grades alone; school smart, friend smart, and vaccine smart.

Every family has questions when it comes to vaccines, and the information out there can feel overwhelming. That’s why starting the journey with reliable, expert-trusted information matters.

✏️Get the facts and learn more about recommended vaccines for teens: https://www.unity4teenvax.org/backtoschool/

08/20/2026

https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/childhood-vaccines/cidrap-op-ed-no-3-vaccines-are-not-better-1-when-it-comes-mmr

When I saw that a neurologist had written a Wall Street Journal (WSJ) op-ed about the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine, my hopes lifted. Finally, I thought, someone with neurology training is going to tell readers what measles does to a child's brain. There's acute encephalitis in about ...

08/19/2026

🏫New school year. New goals. New opportunities.

Being smart isn’t just about what’s on a report card. Today’s teens are book smart, art smart, and learning how to make decisions about their health and wellbeing.

As you get your teenager ready for back-to-school, take a few minutes to learn about the recommended vaccine schedule and talk with trusted healthcare providers about any vaccines they might be due for.

For more trusted information: https://www.unity4teenvax.org/backtoschool/

08/17/2026

We anticipate approval of the updated COVID-19 vaccines toward the end of this month. Shipments of vaccines to pharmacies usually come a few days after that! A reminder that because the virus that causes COVID-19 mutates, the vaccines are updated annually to be a better match for whatever is circulating (just like the flu shot). We will keep you posted!

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08/17/2026

Have you heard about the Blue Envelope Program? The Blue Envelope Program is an effort to ease communication between individuals on the autism spectrum and law enforcement during motor vehicle operator interactions.

The below Mass.gov webpage includes information for both drivers on the autism spectrum and law enforcement interacting with drivers on the autism spectrum. The initiative aims to reduce anxiety, enhance understanding, streamline communication and encourages preparedness.
https://www.mass.gov/info-details/blue-envelope-program

The Blue Envelope Program is an effort to ease communication between individuals on the autism spectrum and law enforcement during motor vehicle operator interactions.