Board of Health to host 31st annual Health Fair Oct. 26

The Canton Board of Health invites the public to its annual Health Fair, to be held on Saturday, October 26, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Canton High School.

This year marks the 31st installment of the fair, which is free and open to all residents. The event will once again feature numerous health exhibits, including those offering screenings for cholesterol levels, hearing, vision, and blood pressure. Representatives will also be on hand from various health care providers and health product suppliers, health professionals, public health and other governmental officials, and social service organizations.

The Canton Fire Department and animal control officer will be present to discuss their roles and services as protectors of public health and safety, and the Police Department will be available to talk about public safety tips. Additionally, the Board of Health will be selling sharps containers for residents to dispose of used needles and other sharps (e.g. “lancets”). The containers will be sold for $10 each, which includes the cost of disposal when they are filled and returned to the Board of Health office.

Individuals from the Board of Health and Fire Department will also staff the Canton Medical Reserve Corps and the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) tables for people who are interested in volunteering or learning more about either of these important emergency response groups.

Since flu season has begun, residents will be able to receive their annual quadravalent flu vaccination while at the Health Fair. It is anticipated that enough flu vaccine shots will be available this year for any Canton resident aged 9 or older.

The flu vaccine is made available mostly from purchases by the Board of Health and paid for by its revolving fund. Although the flu vaccinations will be distributed free of charge, please bring your Medicaid card or health insurance card if you have one so that the Board of Health may continue to afford this valuable program. There is no co-pay. Bear in mind that flu shots obtained elsewhere will not contribute to Canton’s free flu vaccination program nor directly benefit the community.

After 30 years of success, the annual Canton Health Fair returns as a reliable health resource for educating the public about present-day health issues and disease prevention, and other health-related services. As always, there will be something at the fair for everyone.

Consistent with past practice, there will be no early admissions. For more information on the 31st annual Health Fair, contact the Canton Board of Health at 781-821-5021.

Submitted by John L. Ciccotelli, RS, CHO, Director of Public Health

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