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08/10/2026

Come watch a day in the life of our Emergency Preparedness Coordinator, Sara Schaffer! In this video, she will take you on a ride on everything Emergency Preparedness, including Stop the Bleed, emergency action plans, go bags and more!

Vaccines do not contain harmful ingredients.Every component in a vaccine, like preservatives and stabilizers, is careful...
08/10/2026

Vaccines do not contain harmful ingredients.

Every component in a vaccine, like preservatives and stabilizers, is carefully tested for safety and used in extremely small amounts.

These ingredients help keep vaccines effective and safe during storage and use, and they are continuously monitored by health experts.

08/07/2026

August is National Breastfeeding Awareness Month. How much do you know about breastfeeding? All month we will test your knowledge to find out if you can determine the facts from fiction.

CARES Brookline is a one stop, self-service website connecting Brookline residents to supportive social services in the ...
08/07/2026

CARES Brookline is a one stop, self-service website connecting Brookline residents to supportive social services in the Brookline and Greater Boston area. Needing additional assistance in what resources to explore? Connect with Eliza Usen, Resource Navigator for Brookline’s Department of Public Health & Human Services through appointment at [email protected] or by calling 617-730-2652.

The Division of Public Health Nursing and Epidemiology plays a vital role in protecting our community. The Vaccines for ...
08/07/2026

The Division of Public Health Nursing and Epidemiology plays a vital role in protecting our community. The Vaccines for Children (VFC) Program keeps uninsured and underinsured children protected by making sure they are up to date on their vaccines. Additionally, every year, Community Flu Clinics help prevent serious illness or hospitalization from the flu. For more information about these services, visit brooklinema.gov/VFC or brooklinema.gov/FluClinics.

There is no cure for polio. The best way to protect your child is to start vaccination against polio during infancy. Mak...
08/06/2026

There is no cure for polio. The best way to protect your child is to start vaccination against polio during infancy. Make sure your child is up to date on their vaccinations, and help them get caught up by scheduling an appointment during our Back to School Immunization Clinic. For more information, visit brooklinema.gov/VFC.

We're halfway through the week, and now's the perfect time to plan your weekend activities. Make a moment to join your n...
08/05/2026

We're halfway through the week, and now's the perfect time to plan your weekend activities. Make a moment to join your neighbors for Yoga in the Park at Emerson Park this Sunday, August 9, from 10 - 11 am. Improve your strength, balance, and flexibility with free gentle yoga led by Boston Yoga Collaborative — no experience needed. Bring a mat or borrow one. And don't forget your water! The session is canceled in the event of rain or extreme heat. For more information, visit brooklinema.gov/YogaInThePark.

08/05/2026

Do you know about the Good Samaritan law? This policy protects bystanders who act in good faith to assist in aiding a person having a medical emergency, such as an overdose. Having naloxone on hand could help you respond to someone experiencing an overdose. Pick up your Project CAN Kit, equipped with free naloxone, at the Public Health Building during business hours.

This Immunization Awareness Month, make sure your child is up to date before heading back to school. Schedule an appoint...
08/04/2026

This Immunization Awareness Month, make sure your child is up to date before heading back to school. Schedule an appointment at one of the dates for our Back-to-School Immunization Clinics!

🗓Dates & Times:
Tuesday, August 18 from 10 am - 12:00 pm
Wednesday, August 26 from 1 - 3 pm

📍Public Health Building, 11 Pierce Street
👉Register ahead at brooklinema.gov/VFC or walk in.
‼️Don't forget a copy of your child's immunization record. All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Address

11 Pierce Street
Brookline, MA
02445

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 12:30pm

Telephone

+16177302300

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