10/20/2025 The Department of Public Health highlights lead prevention safety for children during National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week Protect your family from dangerous lead exposure by following a few easy-to-remember tips
10/14/2025 Gov. Lamont, public health officials encourage breast cancer screenings, highlight program for free mammograms October Is recognized nationally as Breast Cancer Awareness Month
10/9/2025 Departments of Public Health and Consumer Protection advise Connecticut residents where to get COVID vaccine CT DPH urges providers to discuss vaccination with patients and parents/guardians and encourage COVID-19 vaccination based on risk and shared clinical decision making
9/30/2025 The Department of Public Health urging all to be “Ready Today, Safer Tomorrow” this National Preparedness Month, launches new campaign Handy checklists compiled by preparedness experts can help you build your own home emergency kit and a practical "go-bag" for essentials
9/18/2025 Several Northeastern states and America's largest city announce the Northeast Public Health Collaborative Voluntary coalition includes Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York State, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and New York City
9/10/2025 Governor Lamont announces executive actions to protect COVID-19 vaccine access DPH releases interim guidance on who should receive COVID vaccines
9/5/2025 Connecticut Department of Public Health announces first human case of West Nile Virus infection this year Risk remains elevated as The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station detects the virus within mosquito pools in 34 towns this season
8/5/2025 Connecticut has highest measles vaccination rate in the country, according to new CDC data The Connecticut Department of Public Health applauds increase in routine vaccination rates among kindergarteners as most of the nation sees declines
7/29/2025 Gov. Lamont, Attorney General Tong, Commissioners Dykes and Juthani respond to EPA's proposed repeal of landmark endangerment finding
7/16/2025 Gov. Lamont signs legislation requiring CT to preserve existing water fluoridation standards; local dentists cheer new state law