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Boston, MA mass.gov/dph Joined March 2009

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DNP is a dangerous chemical that may be sold online as a weight-loss or bodybuilding product. DNP is unsafe for people to consume and can be deadly. Learn the signs of DNP poisoning: bit.ly/4A82XDj

If you suspect you’ve taken DNP, call Poison Help at 1-800-222-1222.

Mass. Public Health @MassDPH 11h

Are you an older adult? It's especially important that you stay up to date with your seasonal vaccines. Protect yourself against severe illness and long COVID. Learn more at mass.gov/SeasonalVaccin….

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Use your head and your heart when you register as an organ donor at the RMV. Learn more at mass.gov/OrganDonor.

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Hosting Thanksgiving this year? Be sure to cook your turkey to an internal temperature of 165°F to prevent foodborne illness. Find more tips on how to safely thaw, cook, and serve turkey: bit.ly/3AsQGAc

A Thanksgiving table with a roast turkey centerpiece, surrounded by plates of soup, roasted vegetables, bread rolls, and decorative pumpkins. Several hands are reaching in, some holding utensils, and others serving food. Glasses of orange juice and elegant place settings are arranged neatly.

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Share your story and help us address barriers to health in your community: take our 2026 Community Health Equity Survey. Your feedback's anonymous, and we'll use survey results to make better informed decisions about programs and resources where you live: mass.gov/HealthSurvey