East Shore District Health Department

East Shore District Health Department

Serving Branford, East Haven, and North Branford

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We provide essential public health services such as Building Approvals, Septic System Permits, and Food Service Permits to a population of over 69,000 residents. We are committed to improving the health and well being of our residents through programs that promote wellness, prevent and control disease, and provide education about healthy lifestyles.

Spring Health & Safety Tips

Bug & Tick Safety: Use insect repellent. Check yourself, children, and pets for ticks after hiking or playing in wooded/grassy areas ...

Nationwide recall issued for Children’s Ibuprofen

Nearly 90,000 bottles of children’s ibuprofen are being recalled due to the presence of unknown substances. The recall impacts 4-ounce ...

Find your Vaccination record on CT-WIZ

Looking for your most recent vaccinations, go to the following link: CT WIZ CT WiZ is the official Immunization Information ...

RECALL ALERT: ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula

All ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula products have been recalled. This includes all unexpired lots of formula cans and single-serve ...

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What is environmental health?

The East Shore District Health Department has an Environmental Health team dedicated to preventing illness and disease caused by environmental threats. We work with our partners at the Federal, State, and Local level to reduce or eliminate harmful environmental exposures.

Harm Reduction

At its most fundamental level, harm reduction is any practice that reduces the harms associated with a particular behavior.

Tick information

Ticks are out in force this year. Know how to protect yourself and what to do if you get bitten.