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Protect Yourself
from Tick-Borne
Illness

Lyme disease is caused by bacteria and spread by deer ticks to humans. Learn how to safely remove ticks and submit them for testing, how to prevent tick bites and how to landscape around your home to reduce the risk of ticks at home.

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The Eastern Highlands Health District provides local governmental public health services to the towns of Andover, Ashford, Bolton, Chaplin, Columbia, Coventry, Mansfield, Scotland, Tolland, and Willington, CT.

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The EHHD provides public health serves to 10 member towns in Northeastern CT

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Don't know your numbers? You should! We make it easy to know: The EHHD will be in the community this summer offering FREE blood pressure screenings. Find details for screenings, classes and free home monitor loans in Hot Topics at EHHD.org or call us 860-429-3325 ... See MoreSee Less
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Do you have risk factors for high blood pressure and want to learn more about how to control blood pressure? EHHD offers FREE classes that include FREE home monitors! Learn more at EHHD.org in Hot Topics or call 860-429-3325 ... See MoreSee Less
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Take steps to prevent tick bites. These can be both personal steps and doing what you can to make your home landscape less inviting for deer and ticks. Find info at EHHD.org ... See MoreSee Less
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The best way to prevent the spread of measles is to be vaccinated. It spreads very easily, but the vaccine is 97% effective in preventing measles. Learn more at EHHD.org/measles ... See MoreSee Less
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HPV vaccine is CANCER PREVENTION. HPV vaccine is generally recommended for pre-teen children. Ask your doctor for their train of thought. ... See MoreSee Less
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Environmental Health

EHHD works to protect the health of the community through providing a variety of environmental health services.

Community Health

In an effort to promote wellness, various programs, initiatives, and resources are available through the District Health Education Program.

Emergency Prep

Developing, updating, and training on public health emergency preparedness plans help strengthen public health infrastructure.