What You Need to Know
News
- August 21, 2026: New York State Department of Health Recognizes National Immunization Awareness Month
- August 20, 2026: New York State Department of Health Recognizes National Breastfeeding Month, Highlights Efforts to Address Breastfeeding Disparities
- August 18, 2026: Statement From the Northeast Public Health Collaborative on the President’s August 10, 2026, Executive Order Regarding Immunizations
- August 11, 2026: Statement From State Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald on the Presidential Executive Order Related to Childhood Vaccination
- August 10, 2026: New York State and New York City Health Departments Endorse 2026 Maternal Immunization Schedule to Strengthen Protection for Pregnant People and Infants
- August 5, 2026: New York State Department of Health Announces Historic Medical Aid in Dying Law Takes Effect in New York State
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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.
