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.
Three different viruses are sending children and adults to their doctor or urgent care across the United States this winter. Not only is the coronavirus (COVID-19) making a comeback with new variants, influenza (Flu) and the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are also spreading earlier than usual and at record rates.
Put used sharps in a STRONG-PUNCTURE RESISTANT, plastic container such as an empty laundry detergent bottle
When the container is ¾ full, put the lid on, seal it with duct tape and label DO NOT RECYCLE!!
Put the plastic container in the household trash – DO NOT RECYCLE!
Sharps should never be thrown loosely into the trash or toilet.
Sharps that retract after use, or are very small, should be disposed of like all other sharps.