Fall Flu Clinic Schedule

The Board of Health encourages all residents to get an annual flu vaccine. Below please find information about flu vaccination clinics offered by the Town. 

Senior Clinic:

When: October 8, 2025, from 9:30am - 12:30pm
Where: American Legion (155 Eastern Ave)
Who’s Eligible: Residents 65+
How to Register: Appointments are required and can be made by calling the Council on Aging at (781) 326-1650.

Public Clinic: 

When: Monday October 6, 2025, from 5:00-7:00pm
Where: Dedham Middle School Gymnasium (70 Whiting Ave)
Who’s Eligible: Open to everyone, ages 5 and older, with or without health insurance. 
How to Register: Pre-Registration is required and can be completed online at https://www.dedham-ma.gov/town-departments/health/annual-flu-vaccine-clinic

*Please stay home from the clinics you are experiencing any COVID-19 like symptoms or feeling ill.

*If you are homebound resident in need of a flu vaccine, or have additional questions, please contact the Dedham Public Health Nurse at (781) 751-9220. 

* Flu vaccines are also available through medical providers and pharmacies. To schedule an appointment, please visit: https://www.vaccines.gov/find-vaccines/

Household Hazardous Waste Day

Event Details:

When: Saturday, October 4th, from 9am-12pm
Where: 55 River Street (Department of Public Works)
Who is Eligible: Residents of Dedham (must show proof of residency)
Cost: Free
What items are accepted: oil paint, pool chemicals, motor vehicle chemicals, pesticides, antifreeze, fluorescent light bulbs, gasoline, household chemicals, mercury thermometers, 1 pound propane cylinders, and rechargeable batteries. 
What items are NOT accepted: latex paint, fire extinguishers, motor vehicle batteries, appliances, tires, and propane tanks. 

Please note, all waste must be in labeled containers, and containers must be disposed of with the waste.

 Contact the Health Department at (781) 751-9220 with questions. 

Rodent Prevention Tips

Sanitation: 

• Remove attractants such as food, water, and harborage areas from your property. 
• Remove bird feeders.
• Rodent-proof compost bins and gardens.
• Store sealed garbage bags in durable trash receptacles with tight-fitting lids.
• Only put trash out after 6pm the day before your scheduled pick-up.
• Do not leave pet food or water dishes outside.
• Clean up pet waste frequently.
• Remove clutter (gardening supplies, building supplies, etc.) and trim overgrown vegetation to eliminate harborage areas.
• Keep items away from foundations as they may provide protected runways for rodents.

Exclusion: 

• Inspect your foundation to ensure it is free of holes and other rodent entry points. 
• Seal cracks and openings with coarse steel wool, hardware cloth, wire screen, and sheet metal.

Elimination: 

• Hire a licensed Pest Control Operator to safely and effectively reduce rodent populations. 
• Discuss the use of an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) plan with your licensed Pest Control Operator.

Learn more about rodent prevention on the Health Department’s Rodent page: https://www.dedham-ma.gov/town-departments/health/rodents

From Your Board of Health,

Emma Reidy, Chair
Leanne Jasset, Vice-Chair
Bernadette Chirokas, Member