East Shore Health District

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.

Summer Health & Safety Tips

Extreme Heat Extreme heat is defined as a period of two to three days above 90 degrees Fahrenheit, according to ...

Health District Reports WNV Positive Mosquitoes in East Haven

The East Shore Health District has received confirmation that mosquitoes recently sampled in East Haven carried the West Nile Virus.  ...

Residents are reminded to avoid floodwater following a storm – especially children.

‘Turn around, don’t drown!’ isn’t just for cars. After a storm, it’s important to stay out of floodwater, it may ...

DPH reports rise in cyclosporiasis cases statewide with link to national outbreak

The Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) today announced that 35 cases of cyclosporiasis have been confirmed in Connecticut as ...

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What is environmental health?

The East Shore Health District 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.