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East Shore District Health Department

Serving Branford, East Haven, and North Branford
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Respiratory Disease Dashboard
Last updated 04/06/2026

ESHD Data

Welcome to local health data for the East Shore Health District! Our Community Health Nursing  department shares important updates about the health of our district here.

Topics include:

  • Respiratory viruses
  • Tickborne illnesses
  • Overdoses

Emergency Department Visits, Respiratory Viruses

Emergency department (ER) visits are one way of looking at how severe a given disease is at different times. Above, you can see that this year, flu has been the biggest driver of emergency room visits.
Stacked bar chart depicting overdose deaths by year and age group for 2021-2025. The most affected age group is 45-54, followed by 35-44.

Common questions

What vaccines are recommended for me?

Vaccines recommendations depend on your age and other health conditions. See here for CDC recommendations for adults, and here for CDC recommendations for children and adolescents.

Ticks are sneaky! Fight the bite by wearing appropriate gear for hikes in tall grasses, stay in the middle of trails, use EPA-registered tick repellent, and examine yourself and your gear after time outside. For all of this information and more, see here.

It’s incredibly hard to see someone you know struggle with substance use. Your care and support matter — see here for tips on how to talk to someone, and also tips on how to take care of yourself while helping someone else.