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Measles Spread Fast. Protection Starts With You.

Make sure everyone in your household is up to date on the MMR vaccine. Click here to find out more information on measles.

COVID-19 Vaccine

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

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.

Recovery Support Services

Millions of lives are transformed through recovery. Treatment works. Recovery is possible.

DC Health Telephone Directory

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

Community Outreach Request

Request assistance from DC Health with your next event.

Health Professionals

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

Professional License Applications

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

HAHSTA Epidemiology and Surveillance Report 2020

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Upcoming Events

Jul 17 2025 - 13:30

Board of Massage Therapy - Calendar and Meetings

Jul 30 2025 (All day)

Board of Medicine Monthly Meeting and Open Session Board Agenda

Aug 27 2025 (All day)

Board of Medicine Monthly Meeting and Open Session Board Agenda

Latest

Jun 14 2025

Health Officials Investigation Measles Case in DC

(Washington, DC) - DC Department of Health (DC Health) has been notified of a confirmed case of...

Jun 9 2025

Brandywine Valley SPCA and DC Health Urge Pet Owners to Prepare for Emergencies During National Pet Preparedness Month

WASHINGTON, DC (June 9, 2025) — June is National Pet Preparedness Month, and the Brandywine...

Jun 5 2025

DC Health Enhances School Health Program with New Direct Service Model

(Washington, DC) – Today, DC Health announced a strategic shift in the delivery of the School...

Apr 14 2025

HEALTH OFFICIALS INVESTIGATING MEASLES EXPOSURES IN DC

(Washington, DC) - DC Health was notified of a confirmed case of measles in a person who visited...

Apr 11 2025

Modified District Government Services for DC Emancipation Day

(Washington, DC) – On Wednesday April 16, District Government will observe the DC...

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

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Phone: (202) 442-5955
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