What You Need to Know
News
- February 20, 2026: New York State Department of Health Encourages New Yorkers To Get Vaccinated for RSV as Cases Remain High
- February 19, 2026: New York State Department of Health Celebrates 125 Years of Advancing Public Health
- February 18, 2026: New York State Department of Health Launches New Campaign Highlighting State’s Living Donor Support Program
- February 11, 2026: EFC, DOH, and Village of Valatie Celebrate $5.5M State Investment in Clean Water
- February 10, 2026: Governor Hochul Announces New York State Will Join World Health Organization’s Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network
- February 6, 2026: New York State Department of Health Launches Free HIV Self-Test Giveaway Campaign
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Local Health Departments
Local health departments (LHD) are leading the community response to COVID-19. They provide vaccinations, boosters, testing, and guidance on quarantine and isolation. They can tell you how to best care for yourself and your family if you test positive for COVID-19.
LHDs promote healthy behaviors and protect the public from health problems and hazards.
Do you:
- Need a rabies vaccine for your pet?
- Feel sick after eating at a restaurant?
- Need to report a potential health violation?
- Have questions about health or sanitary regulations?
- Want to attend a clinic to learn about child safety seats, Lyme disease, radon, or other health topics?
Contact your local health department for more information.
