Coronavirus Information
Find the latest data, health guidance, and resources on how to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic.
Diseases and Prevention
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Infectious & Vaccine Preventable Disease Fact Sheets
View dozens of fact sheets about specific diseases. Fact sheets are for informational purposes only and should not be used for self-diagnosis, or as a substitute for consultation with a health care provider. Consult a health care provider with questions about these diseases.
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Lead Poisoning Prevention and Control Program
Lead harms children's nervous systems and is associated with reduced IQ, behavioral problems and learning disabilities. In large doses, it can cause coma, convulsions and death. The Lead Poisoning Prevention and Control Program seeks to prevent and educate the public about lead poisoning, specifically in children.
Agency: Department of Public Health -
Connecticut Mosquito Management Program
The Connecticut Mosquito Management Program, a collaborative effort of five state agencies, is responsible for monitoring and managing the state's mosquito population to reduce the potential public health threat of mosquito-borne diseases. It uses a combination of education, surveillance, source reduction, larval and adult mosquito control and personal protective measures.
Agency: Department of Energy and Environmental Protection -
CT DPH Infectious Diseases Section
Agency: Department of Public Health
Coronavirus Testing
Testing is available in many locations throughout Connecticut. Anyone experiencing symptoms should contact their primary care provider.
Electronic Benefits Transfer
Access your EBT account to transfer benefits online such as SNAP, WIC, and Cash Payments.