Westport Weston Health District
Public Health Services and Information for Our Communities
The Westport Weston Health District, located at 180 Bayberry Lane, has flu vaccines. The vaccine is available to anyone 6 months of age or older wishing to be vaccinated. To save time you may download your permission form flu permission form 2018. To schedule an appointment, click on appointment button… Read more“WWHD Flu Clinics’ Schedule”
Rabies is a viral disease of mammals caused by infection of the brain and spinal cord. In domestic animals and people, infection with the rabies virus is nearly always fatal. In the United States, where rabies in dogs has been largely eliminated, rabies is still widespread in wild life populations,… Read more“Rabies Information”
Four times a year the Westport Weston Health District publishes a calendar of events that highlights programs, health screenings and clinics that are offered to the community. Our goal is to promote healthy life style choices through education and counseling. To see a list of events, please click on the… Read more“Westport Weston Health District’s Quarterly Calendar”
The kids will soon be out of school, the weather looks great, the blue water is beckoning and you can’t wait to plan many outings spent at the beach and in the sun. While all this sounds like an ideal way to spend your summer, careful planning and preparations can… Read more“Summertime Safety”
The Westport Weston Health District is now offering the new Shingles vaccine, known as ShingRix, to all eligible persons. The vaccine is recommended for healthy persons fifty years and older to help prevent shingles and its related complications. Individuals should be vaccinated even if a person had shingles in the… Read more“WESTPORT WESTON HEALTH DISTRICT ANNOUNCES AVAILABILITY OF THE NEW SHINGLES VACCINE”
Summertime fun means summertime bugs! As the weather warms up and you’re spending more time outside remember to use insect repellent! Insect repellent is the best way to protect yourself and your family against potentially harmful insects such as ticks and mosquitos. Click on our comprehensive parent guide to understanding… Read more“Repel Those Pests”
Mosquito-borne diseases are those spread by the bite of an infected mosquito. Diseases that are spread to people by mosquitoes include Zika Virus, West Nile, Chikungunya Virus and Dengue. The public’s role in eliminating potential breeding habitats for mosquitoes — such as getting rid of any standing water around the… Read more“Mosquito-Borne Illness Facts and Prevention”