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'Lead poisoning is preventable, and there is no safe level of lead for children,' warns DPH Commissioner Manisha Juthani

Mosquitoes trapped in Colchester on October 14 tested positive for eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) virus

New 'Protect Who Matters Most' video series helps parents and families feel confident asking their doctors questions about vaccines

Risk remains elevated as The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station (CAES) detects the virus within mosquito pools in 34 towns this season

Health officials report the case in a Hartford County adult with recent international travel

Connecticut among first 10 jurisdictions to share weekly data on measles, meningococcal disease and pertussis through new national platform

New agreements will support gun violence prevention through community-based organizations in Bridgeport, Hartford, New Haven, Stamford, Waterbury, and New London.

Fairfield, New Haven, and Litchfield counties are forecast to reach ‘Unhealthy’ levels on July 16

CT DPH urges residents to follow safe food-handling practices as Connecticut confirms 35 cases in 2026, nearly double the count from this time last year