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Each Board of Health in the 351 cities and towns in Massachusetts is charged with the responsibility of protecting the health of the public by adopting health regulations pursuant to Massachusetts General Law. To fulfill its duties, it must assess the needs of the community and develop, plan, and implement programs which will prevent illness and promote wellness, while enforcing public health laws.
The Health Department is located on the first floor - rear of the Town Office Building. Clinics are provided for blood pressure and blood sugar screenings, as well as immunizations .
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 ....BLOOD PRESSURE CLINICS....
WALK-IN OFFICE HOURS FOR BLOOD PRESSURE AND BLOOD SUGAR SCREENING ARE HELD AT THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT OFFICE IN THE TOWN OFFICE BUILDING, AS FOLLOWS: TUESDAY: 3-5 PM; WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, & FRIDAY: 9AM-10:30AM.
IMMUNIZATIONS are provided free of charge - by appointment only:
 Tuesday 3-5 PM and Friday 9-10:30 AM....
Polio, MMR, and Hepatitis B for children ages 7 through 18 only...under-insured and uninsured;
Hepatitis A for high-risk groups (including overseas travel) : ages 7 and up; under-insured and uninsured;
Td for ages 7 and up; (Tdap for ages 11 – 18);
Pneumonia (Pneumovax 23) for age 19 and up..under-insured and uninsured.
(Above vaccines provided free by State Department of Public Health)
Vaccines now available for Sharon adults at Sharon Health Department...while supplies last:
Free of charge...by appointment only....Tuesdays 3-5 PM or Fridays 9-10:30 AM:
Tdap (Tetanus/diphtheria/Pertussis) for adults age 19-64;
Varicella (chickenpox) vaccine: for adults 19 and up with no immunity to chickenpox;
Call 781-784-1500 X1206 for appointment.
OFF-SITE BLOOD PRESSURE CLINICS:
2011: Jan.3, Feb. 7, March 7, April 4, May 2, and June 6...8:30-10:30 AM
at STONYBROOK CT- 51 HIXSON FARM ROAD-COMMUNITY ROOM
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