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If you live in Branford, East Haven, or North Branford, the East Shore District Health Department (ESDHD) is your local health department. ESDHD provides essential public health services such as Building Approvals, Septic System Permits, and Food Service Permits to a population of over 70,000 residents. We are committed to improving the health and well being of our residents through public health programs that promote wellness, prevent and control disease, and provide education about healthy lifestyles.
Posted by EMatuska on Friday, 7 February 2025
Avian influenza, commonly referred to as H5N1 or "bird flu", is caused by a virus found among various species of birds. It is highly contagious among domestic poultry and has a mortality rate of nearly 100%, It can infect domestic poultry, including chickens, turkeys, quail, geese, ducks, pheasants, and guinea fowl. Since January 2025, Connecticut has had two poultry outbreaks in non-commercial "backyard" poultry flocks. H5N1 has been more frequently detected in wild birds. No additional H5N1 virus cases have occurred in people, livestock, or other domestic animals in Connecticut.
Posted by Bnaclerio on Wednesday, 18 December 2024
Flu and Covid Vaccinations still available at the East Shore Health Department
Although our clinics are over for this year, if you need a flu or Covid vaccination you can call us and make an appointment with one of our nurses.
PLEASE CALL (203) 481-4233
East Shore District Health Department - 688 East Main Street - Branford
Flu rates typically peak in February - March in Connecticut
What has been up with our water quality?
Fecal bacteria contamination has been a persistent problem in Short Beach swimming waters since at least the 1990s. At Johnson’s Beach (Clark Ave Beach), bacterial counts are in the top 4 out of 37 Connecticut beaches, as measured by Save the Sound (2016-2021).
In 2023, the Civic Association of Short Beach (CASB) and the East Shore District Health Department (ESDHD) conducted a study to identify the sources of bacterial contamination. Findings showed dog waste as the primary driver of bacterial
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