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Check out our upcoming events

Schedule your Mammogram for August 4 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m....more>>

Find out about our LIVE WELL workshop, beginning this month at the Center for Senior Activities....more>>

New for the Flu: 

Here's what you need to know

H1N1 vs. Seasonal

H1N1 vaccine is now available - NO RESTRICTIONS Click here for more information and to make an appointment >>

Looking for Information regarding the H1N1 Vaccine Recall?  Click Here for More Information>>

Seasonal Flu vaccine:  Sorry, while we ordered more vaccine this year and vaccinated more individuals than ever before, we have run out of vaccine.  If more becomes available we will post information here.   Click here for more information on Seasonal Influenza>>  

Plan to get vaccinated!

It makes sense to get the seasonal flu vaccine as soon as it is available. See the link below for WWHD Seasonal Flu Clinics.

• CDC guidance for the Flu season
• WWHD launches joint local task force
• Find out more about Seasonal Flu
• WWHD Director recommends Seasonal Flu Vaccine

H1N1 Flu update

Interest and concern about H1N1 Flu (formerly Swine Flu) is still of concern.  Click on the "Widget" to the left to access the latest federal information.  See WWHD latest information >>

Become a Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) Volunteer!

The Westport Weston Health District manages and operates the Westport Weston Wilton Medical Reserve Corps (MRC). The team receives extensive training on preparing for and responding to public health emergencies, such as setting up and operating mass vaccination clinics, often referred to as Points of Dispensing, or “PODs”. .... find out more>>

Are you ready?

Download our new 12-page booklet on emergency readiness, or pick up a printed copy at WWHD or the Westport and Weston Town Halls. (pdf,3.7mb)

Also, download our Emergency Information Form that you can fill out online for each family member, print and save.

And our download our Emergency Checklists to help you prepare everything you'll need.

What about artificial turf?

Cities and towns across Connecticut have increasingly opted for replacement of grass fields with a form of artificial turf that uses recycled rubber tires.  Questions have been raised regarding health...more>>

Also, on June 18, 2008 the CDC issued a "Health Advisory" on the potential lead exposure in artificial turf....more>> 

New!  See our guidelines for accepting or contributing donated food items>>