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Put Vaccines on your Back-to-School List with a handwritten list and the word vaccinations circled in red ink by a red pen

Is Your Child Ready for School?

Click here to find out what are the immunization requirements your child needs for the next school year.

Health Professionals Beware of a Phishing Scam

DC Health is warning the public of an ongoing scam in which scammers are impersonating DC Health representatives and other government officials in a phone, email and fax scam.

COVID-19 Vaccine

Click here to find a pharmacy near you to get the new COVID-19 vaccine.

Vital Records

Your home for birth, death and domestic partnership records registered in the District of Columbia.

What is Influenza?

Influenza, commonly called "the flu," is most prevalent in the Fall and Winter so it’s important to know what to do so you don’t get the flu.

What do I need to know about RSV?

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is a common respiratory virus but it’s important to know how this virus affects different age groups and how to keep you and your family safe.

Digital Vaccine Record (DVR)

Digital Vaccine Record (DVR) is a new website that gives District residents secure, easy access to their official COVID-19 vaccination records.

Featured Services

Vital Records

Vital Records collects, preserves and administers DC's system of birth and death records.

DC Health Telephone Directory

Use our Telephone Directory to connect more quickly and directly to the service division you need.

Health Professionals

Find information about licensing, certification and programs targeting health professionals.

Community Outreach Request

Request assistance from DC Health with your next event.

Professional License Applications

DC Health provides application packages and instructions for professional licenses and...

Division of Community Hygiene

The Division of Community Hygiene regulates facilities operation within certain industries.

Upcoming Events

Oct 15 2024 (All day)

National Latinx AIDS Awareness Day

Oct 17 2024 - 13:30

Board of Massage Therapy - Calendar and Meetings

Oct 30 2024 (All day)

Board of Medicine Monthly Meeting and Open Session Board Agenda

Latest

Oct 10 2024

Modified District Government Services for Indigenous Peoples’ Day

(Washington, DC) – On Monday, October 14, the District Government will observe Indigenous Peoples’...

Aug 28 2024

Modified District Government Services for Labor Day

(Washington, DC) – On Monday, September 2, the District Government will observe the Labor Day...

Aug 2 2024

Mayor Bowser Activates Extended Heat Emergency Friday, August 2 through Tuesday, August 6

Residents Urged to Take Precautions to Avoid Heat-Related Illness, Know the Signs and Symptoms of...

Aug 1 2024

With the Countdown to a New School Year Underway, DC Health Reminds Families to Ensure Students Are Up to Date on Required Immunizations

(Washington, DC) – As the new school year approaches, DC Health is urging families to ensure their...

Jul 12 2024

Mayor Bowser Activates Extended Heat Emergency Saturday, July 13 Through Wednesday, July 17

Residents Urged to Take Precautions to Avoid Heat-Related Illness, Know the Signs and Symptoms of...

Mar 11 2020

Board of Chiropractic Newsletter

Board of Chiropractic Newsletters

Jun 3 2019

Board of Nursing

2019 DC Nurse Edition 50 - June 2019 2018

Aug 29 2018

Board of Veterinary Medicine Newsletter

Jul 6 2018

Board of Medicine Newsletter

Board of Medicine Newsletters: 2019 December 2019 2018

Nov 7 2017

Board of Dentistry Newsletter

Board of Dentistry News Letter

Aug 7 2024

DC Health Warns of Health Professional License Scam

DC Health is warning the public of an ongoing scam in which scammers are impersonating DC Health...

Aug 25 2022

Phone Scam Alert

PHISHING PHONE SCAM DC HEALTH has become aware of a PHISHING PHONE SCAM in which individuals...

Sep 18 2019

DC Health Department Advises Residents to Stop Using E-Cigarettes

WASHINGTON, DC – The District of Columbia Department of Health (DC Health) is notifying residents...

Sep 18 2019

Health Advisory: DC Health Department Advises Residents to Stop Using E-Cigarettes

9/18/19: Health Advisory: DC Health Department Advises Residents to Stop Using E-Cigarettes https...

Aug 8 2019

Notice: Establishment of the District of Columbia Committee on Metabolic Disorders

August 2019 Notice: Establishment of the District of Columbia Committee on Metabolic Disorders

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National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day

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This day is held to recognize the intersection between HIV and older adults.

The prevalence of HIV among older adults is reaching staggering rates. About 1 in 4 adults in the United States who are living with HIV infection are aged 50 or older. 18% of new HIV diagnoses occur among those aged 50 and older.