Health and Social Services News & Announcements

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COVID-19 Testing Information

With COVID-19 infections increasing in Connecticut, the Town of East Hartford is advising residents of testing options and resources to... more ››

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It's Not Too Late to Get Your Flu Vaccine!

Flu vaccines prevent millions of flu illnesses, tens of thousands of flu hospitalizations, and thousands of deaths every year. Flu vaccines... more ››

Free Radon Test Kits Available for East Hartford Residents

Free Radon Test Kits Available for East Hartford Residents

East Hartford, CT - The East Hartford Health Department has partnered with the State of Connecticut Department of Public Health to offer a... more ››

Town of East Hartford Reinstitutes Face Mask Requirements For Town Facilities Regardless of Vaccination Status

Town of East Hartford Reinstitutes Face Mask Requirements For Town Facilities Regardless of Vaccination Status

East Hartford, CT — Effective Wednesday, December 8, 2021, the Town of East Hartford is reinstituting face mask requirements for ... more ››

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COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics for Children 5 through 11 Years

The East Hartford Health Department recommends everyone age 5 and older get a COVID-19 vaccine to help protect against... more ››

East Hartford Pediatric Vaccine Clinic Scheduled for November 16 is CANCELED

East Hartford Pediatric Vaccine Clinic Scheduled for November 16 is CANCELED

East Hartford, CT - Due to unforeseen circumstances, our COVID-19 vaccine provider has unfortunately had to postpone today's pediatric... more ››

East Hartford Lifts the Town-Wide Mask Mandate

East Hartford Lifts the Town-Wide Mask Mandate

East Hartford, CT— Mayor Mike Walsh has lifted the town-wide mask mandate, effective November 9, 2021. The mask mandate... more ››

East Hartford COVID Vaccination Clinics for Children

Town of East Hartford Recommends Parents and Guardians Vaccinate Age-Eligible Children Against COVID-19

East Hartford, CT— The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently recommended the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children five... more ››

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East Hartford Health Department and First Choice Offer a Flu and COVID-19 Booster Clinic

East Hartford, CT – The East Hartford Health Department is teaming up with First Choice Health Centers to offer East Hartford residents a... more ››

Lead Prevention

October 24-30 is National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week

October 24-30 is National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week!The East Hartford Health Department and The Connecticut Department of Public... more ››

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Town of East Hartford Offering Flu Clinics for Seniors

East Hartford, CT— The East Hartford Health Department (EHHD) is sponsoring two upcoming influenza vaccine clinics for our senior residents... more ››

First Choice to Promote Behavioral and LGBTQ+ Services at East Hartford Farmers' Market

First Choice Health Centers (FCHC), in addition to offering COVID-19 vaccinations at the East Hartford Farmers' Market, will now promote... more ››

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COVID-19 Boosters

~UPDATED AS OF 11/19/21~

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Town of East Hartford Reminds Residents to Take Precautions Against West Nile Virus

East Hartford, CT – The Town of East Hartford is advising residents of the ongoing West Nile virus (WNV) activity across the state and... more ››

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CRT at the East Hartford Farmers' Market 10/1/21

Community Renewal Team (CRT) will be at the East Hartford Health Department’s October 1st Farmers’ Market! CRT will be providing $... more ››

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End of COVID-19 Moratorium: Programs to Help Eversource Customers

The Town of East Hartford is advising residents the COVID-19 moratorium on utility service disconnections for non-payment ended ... more ››

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Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Granted Full FDA Approval

On August 23, 2021, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued full approval to the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine... more ››

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Mayor Marcia Leclerc Implements Indoor Mask Mandate in East Hartford Effective Tuesday, August 24th

East Hartford, CT—Mayor Marcia Leclerc has instituted a town-wide indoor mask mandate effective midnight on Tuesday, August 24th for the... more ››

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COVID-19 Third Dose Recommendations for Moderately to Severely Immunocompromised Individuals

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued an Emergency Use Authorizations (EUA) for a third dose of the mRNA COVID-19 vaccines... more ››

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