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DC Health

Due to winter weather, Vital Records will operate on a 2-hour delay and open at 10 am on February 12, 2025.

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COVID-19 Vaccine

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

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.

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.

Health Professionals

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

Community Outreach Request

Request assistance from DC Health with your next event.

DC Health Telephone Directory

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

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.

HAHSTA Epidemiology and Surveillance Report 2020

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Upcoming Events

Feb 20 2025 - 13:30

Board of Massage Therapy - Calendar and Meetings

Feb 26 2025 (All day)

Board of Medicine Monthly Meeting and Open Session Board Agenda

Mar 20 2025 - 13:30

Board of Massage Therapy - Calendar and Meetings

Latest

Feb 7 2025

DC Health to Host National Black HIV Awareness Day Event and Release New Surveillance Health Report

The District of Columbia Department of Health (DC Health) is proud to announce the observance of...

Jan 10 2025

DC Health Partners with Brandywine Valley SPCA to Enhance Animal Services in the District

Washington, DC — Mayor Muriel Bowser and DC Health are excited to announce a new...

Dec 30 2024

Modified District Government Services for New Year’s Day

(Washington, DC) – On Wednesday, January 1, District Government will observe the New Year...

Nov 26 2024

Modified District Government Services for Thanksgiving

(Washington, DC) – On Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29, the District...

Nov 8 2024

DC Health Partners with Brandywine Valley SPCA to Enhance Animal Services in the District

Washington, DC — DC Health is thrilled to announce a new partnership with Brandywine Valley...

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 DC Nurse Edition 49 - September 2018...

Aug 29 2018

Board of Veterinary Medicine Newsletter

Jul 6 2018

Board of Medicine Newsletter

Board of Medicine Newsletters: 2019 December 2019 2018 November 2018 June...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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Office Hours
General DC Health: M-F: 8:30 A.M-5:30 P.M / Processing Center only: M-F: 9 am-1 pm, W: 9 am-3:30 pm

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2201 Shannon Place SE, Washington, DC 20020
Phone: (202) 442-5955
Fax: (202) 442-4795
TTY: 711
Email: [email protected]