Somerset
Mission
The Swansea Board of Health assists the public with health concerns and works with local businesses to ensure compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. You can learn more about Board of Health meetings, services, and resources on their website.
The Swansea & Somerset Public Health Nurse, under the direction of the Swansea Board of Health, is available to the residents of both towns as a resource on numerous health topics.
Services offered in the Office of the Public Health Nurse include blood pressure readings/monitoring, sharps disposal, car seat installations, flu shots, and more.
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Contact
Town Nurse
Desiree Harding, RN BSN, EMT-P
Wednesdays & Thursdays from 7 am-5 pm,
115 Wood St.
Somerset, MA 02726
For appointments, please call:
508-415-7129
Stay Informed (example link Section)
Respiratory Season
- How to Protect Yourself & Your Family: Staying home to prevent the spread of respiratory viruses | Mass.gov
- MA DPH Respiratory Illness Data: Viral respiratory illness reporting | Mass.gov
Avian Influenza (Bird Flu)
- State Guidance (MA DPH): State Officials Provide Updated Guidance on Suspected Avian Flu Cases Reported Across Massachusetts | Mass.gov
- Report Sick/Dead WILD Birds: Report observations of dead wild birds | Mass.gov
- Report Sick/Dead DOMESTIC Birds (a.k.a. poultry): Poultry Disease Reporting Form | Mass.gov
Pertussis (Whooping Cough)
- General Information/Background: Pertussis | Mass.gov
- MA DPH Health Advisory: Massachusetts Department of Public Health Immunization Division advisories and alerts | Mass.gov
- Current Cases (Nationwide): Pertussis Surveillance and Trends | Whooping Cough | CDC
Measles
- General Information/Background: Measles | Mass.gov
- MA DPH Health Advisory: Massachusetts Department of Public Health Immunization Division advisories and alerts | Mass.gov
- Current Cases & Outbreaks (Nationwide): Measles Cases and Outbreaks | Measles (Rubeola) | CDC and Measles Outbreak Response | Center for Outbreak Response Innovation
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