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Pittsfield Board of Health notes elevated respiratory illness levels, urges flu vaccination
Summary
Health Department staff reported elevated respiratory illness indicators and encouraged residents to get flu shots.
Health Department staff reported on Jan. 7 that the city is seeing an elevated level of respiratory illness and urged residents to get influenza vaccinations.
Andy Cambi told the board the city is in an elevated state for respiratory illness and recommended vaccination as a preventive measure. The Board emphasized standard public-health precautions and outreach to vulnerable populations.
No additional measures, mandates, or clinic dates were announced at the meeting; staff encouraged residents to seek available vaccinations and providers to promote immunization.
