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COVID-19 Vaccine

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

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.

Vital Records

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

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.

Healthcare Workforce Task Force Report and Recommendations

Mayor Bowser’s Healthcare Workforce Task Force Report is Now Available

Charged with evaluating the state of the District’s healthcare system and providing recommendations on how the District can rebuild, strengthen and expand its healthcare workforce.

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.

Community Outreach Request

Request assistance from DC Health with your next event.

Division of Community Hygiene

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

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

Sep 27 2023 (All day)

Board of Medicine Monthly Meeting and Open Session Board Agenda

Sep 27 2023 (All day)

National Gay Men's HIV/AIDS Awareness Day 2023

Oct 18 2023 (All day)

Board of Dentistry Monthly Meeting and Open Session Board Agenda

Latest

Sep 13 2023

Mayor Bowser and DC Health Encourage Residents to Protect Themselves from Winter Respiratory Illnesses by Getting New COVID-19 Booster, Flu and RSV Vaccines

New COVID-19 Booster Will Be Widely Available Within Next Two Weeks

Sep 8 2023

Mayor Bowser Celebrates Grandparents Day and Highlights Resources for District Grandparents and Grandfamilies

District grandparents can access a range of programming that supports living healthy, happy lives...

Aug 30 2023

Modified District Government Services for Labor Day 

On Monday, September 4, the District Government will observe the Labor Day holiday.

Aug 3 2023

Mayor Bowser and DC Health Remind Families to Get Required Immunizations Ahead of the 2023-24 School Year

Well Child Visits Encouraged to Guarantee a Strong Start for All Students, New Portal Allows...

Jun 29 2023

Modified  District Government Services for July 4, 2023

Modified District Government Services for Fourth of July

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 25 2022

Phone Scam Alert

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

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...

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...

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

May 13 2019

Food Establishment Closures and Restorations

May 13, 2019

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National HIV Testing Day 2023

Last Date:

2023 THEME: Take the Test & Take the Next Step
#HIVTESTINGDAY

National HIV Testing Day (NHTD) was first observed on June 27, 1995. This is a day to encourage people to get tested for HIV, know their status, and get linked to care and treatment.