Public Health Nursing

Immunizations

School Vaccines

The public health nurse conducts weekly school vaccine clinics. All vaccines required for school admission are available, as well as TB skin tests. Medford residents only. Schedule an appointment here: 
https://home.color.com/vaccine/register/medford?site=vaccines-for-children or call 781-475-5644.

Flu & Covid Vaccine Clinics

The health department hosts multiple flu and Covid vaccine clinics across the city. Clinics for the 2025-2026 season have concluded, but it is not too late to get vaccinated! Please call 781-393-2448 to schedule an appointment for a flu or Covid vaccine. 

In-Home Vaccines

The Health Department provides in-home flu, Covid, and other vaccinations for residents who have difficulty leaving the house. Please call 781-393-2448 to schedule an appointment.

Infectious Disease Control

In Massachusetts, healthcare providers are required under Massachusetts General Law to report certain diseases to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. A list of all Reportable Diseases can be viewed here. Some of these diseases are then reported to the local Health Department or Board of Health and require a follow-up interview that helps public health officials understand and prevent the spread of disease. If you are diagnosed with a reportable disease, you may receive a call from a nurse or epidemiologist from the Medford Health Department.

Helpful links:

• Preventing tick bites: https://www.mass.gov/tick-borne-diseases
• Preventing mosquito bites: https://www.mass.gov/mosquito-borne-diseases
• Staying home to prevent the spread of respiratory illnesses: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/staying-home-to-prevent-the-spread-of-respiratory-viruses
• Measles: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/measles

Tuberculosis

The public health nurse provides TB skin testing for children and adults. Testing occurs on Mondays. Medford residents only. Please call 781-393-2448 to schedule an appointment.

The public health nurse also assists in the management of individuals with active tuberculosis, including:

• Assessing the needs of the individual with active TB.
• Gathering information regarding their close contacts at home and in the community.
• Assuring client compliance with the treatment plan, until treatment has been completed.

Blood Pressure Clinics

Medford Senior Center: Thursday from 10am-12pm

West Medford Community Center: first Wednesday of each month from 12:30pm-1:30pm

Please call 781-393-2448 to confirm schedule.