NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

Great news! All New Yorkers can now get their COVID-19 vaccine without an appointment at select sites across the city! To find a walk-up vaccination site near you, visit https://on.nyc.gov/walkupvax or call 877-829-4692.

Join us in the Barbershop Talks Series, as youth, parents, community and faith leaders, and healthcare representatives answer your questions about Youth Vax Week.

Today is Hepatitis Testing Day. Hepatitis B and C can result in life-long infection and often cause serious harm. Without diagnosis and treatment, hepatitis B and C can lead to severe liver disease, cirrhosis and liver cancer. Find out where you can get low-cost or free testing and treatment for hepatitis with the NYC Health Map: https://on.nyc.gov/2SRk38U

Join us this weekend for food, music and activities at Youth Vax Block Parties in all five boroughs! Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines will be available at all locations so New Yorkers age 12 and up can get vaccinated. Remember: The safest way to protect yourself, your family and your community against COVID-19 is to get vaccinated. Find a party near you: http://on.nyc.gov/vaxevents

Make sure you’re vaccinated in time for barbecues, get-togethers and fireworks displays: Get your first dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine by May 23 to be fully vaccinated by the Fourth of July! If you don't have an appointment yet, no worries! Many vaccination sites in the city no longer require appointments. Find a vaccine location near you: https://vaccinefinder.nyc.gov/

The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine is now available for New Yorkers age 12 and older! The vaccine is safe and endorsed by leading pediatricians. Remember: A parent or legal guardian must provide consent at the time of the vaccination to anyone younger than 18 either in person, by phone or in writing. To learn more about the COVID-19 vaccines or to find a site near you, visit https://on.nyc.gov/covidvaccine.

La pandemia ha causado estrés y ansiedad a los neoyorquinos. Incluso si fumar parece una buena manera de enfrentarse a ello, tiene graves consecuencias para la salud. Solicita un kit de inicio gratis de pastillas de nicotina y habla con un consejero para dejar de fumar: https://on.nyc.gov/3g3xCKm

The Mobile Vaccine Bus is coming to a neighborhood near you! Today you'll find us in Cypress Hills, Sunset Park, Highbridge and Belmont. To view the full schedule, visit on.nyc.gov/walkupvax To make an appointment, visit vax4nyc.nyc.gov or call 877-829-4692 and ask for the Mobile Vaccine Clinic. Limited walk-up appointments are also available.

Way to go, NYC! As of May 31, of people tested, only 0.83% tested positive for COVID-19. By getting vaccinated and taking precautions, such as wearing a face covering if unvaccinated, we help protect ourselves and our community. Learn more about the COVID-19 vaccine: https://on.nyc.gov/covidvaccine View all of our public health milestones: https://on.nyc.gov/covid19goals

Do you have questions about the COVID19 vaccine related to pregnancy, nursing or fertility? Dr. Michelle Morse, our chief medical officer, explains what we know: https://on.nyc.gov/vaccinefacts

Today is World Hypertension Day. Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a leading cause of heart disease and stroke, which together kills more New Yorkers than any other disease. To maintain a healthy blood pressure, try to: Limit your salt intake. Even if you are not being treated for high blood pressure, you can benefit from watching your sodium. Get at least 30 minutes of moderate physical activity (such as a brisk walk) at least five days a week.... If you smoke, make a plan to quit. Learn more about blood pressure and how to keep your heart healthy: https://on.nyc.gov/2yCBk90

Hot weather can be deadly for those without air conditioning. If you need an A/C, you may qualify for a free unit through the HEAP program. To learn more and find out if you qualify, call NYC 311 or visit on.nyc.gov/heap.

Mayor Bill de Blasio is live at City Hall with COVID-19 updates.

Do you use an electric space heater? While it may keep your toes warm, a space heater can also be a fire hazard. Be sure to: Plug it directly into a wall outlet Place it away from flammable items Never hang clothes over it... More winter safety tips: https://on.nyc.gov/2RxNRUY

January is National Cervical Cancer Awareness Month! The most common cause of cervical cancer is infection with human papillomavirus (HPV). The HPV vaccine protects against nine types of HPV, including the types that cause most cervical cancers. Learn more about HPV: https://on.nyc.gov/2QIF80r

You can spread COVID-19 even if you don't have symptoms, so don't forget your face covering! You must wear one whenever you leave home, including when you are in a shared indoor space. Always wear a face covering within 6 feet of others. Learn more: https://on.nyc.gov/coronavirus

It's finally the last day of 2020! While we all want to wish this year goodbye, be sure to celebrate the New Year safely: Celebrate virtually Do not gather in groups Watch the ball drop on TV Be mindful about your drinking... More ways to celebrate: https://on.nyc.gov/3nczh2n

We are all being exposed to a huge amount of COVID-19 information on a daily basis, and not all of it is reliable. Here are 7 tips for telling the difference and stopping the spread of misinformation: https://bit.ly/31sc7wk

This Dental Hygiene Month, learn how you can prevent gum disease and tooth decay. Use these tips for good oral health: Brush your teeth twice a day Floss daily Avoid sugary snacks Drink tap water... Avoid tobacco Visit the dentist Learn more: https://on.nyc.gov/2SLeBC7

Planning your Halloween costume? Think about a costume that includes a face covering be a doctor, nurse, cowboy, masked bandit or a 2020 New Yorker! Or buy or make a face covering with a mustache, mouth or other image on it that’s part of your costume. More tips for celebrating Halloween safely: https://on.nyc.gov/3jl1th3

All New Yorkers should get the flu vaccine, but it is especially important for people in the following groups to get vaccinated: Children younger than 5, especially those under 2 People 50 and older, especially those 65 and older Pregnant people People with certain medical conditions, including asthma, heart disease or a weakened immune system... Find a flu shot location: nyc.gov/flu or text "FLU" to 877-877

NYC: What's your voting plan? New Yorkers now have 3 ways to vote: At home by absentee ballot: Order your mail-in ballot to vote at nycabsentee.com Early in person between October 24 and November 1 Vote on Election Day on November 3... Learn more: voting.nyc

Breast cancer is the second-most common form of cancer for women. You are more likely to get breast cancer if you: Are a woman (men can also get breast cancer, however it is rare) Are older (the older you get, the higher your risk) Do not exercise regularly Have obesity... Drink alcohol Learn more: https://on.nyc.gov/2Ox9Z27

Celebrating Halloween this year? Be sure to take precautions to slow the spread of COVID-19: Do not go to parties or gather in large groups Celebrate outdoors Wear a face covering over any costume mask Celebrate at home by carving pumpkins, watching scary movies or with a virtual party... Learn more about celebrating Halloween safely: https://on.nyc.gov/3jl1th3

Mayor Bill de Blasio is live with COVID-19 updates.

Interested in joining our Public Health Lab team? We are actively recruiting Associate Laboratory Microbiologists/Clinical Laboratory Technologists to perform COVID-19 testing. Join us Thursday, October 29 or Friday, October 30 for our virtual hiring event: https://on.nyc.gov/2FrqWYd

To prevent the spread of COVID-19, all New Yorkers should get tested periodically. You should get tested for COVID-19 once a month if you are: A health care worker or first responder An essential worker with frequent direct contact with the public... Living or working in a group residential setting Working outside the home and interacting in person with others Learn more: https://on.nyc.gov/316jRUC

While we all must take precautions to slow the spread of COVID-19, it is safe to seek medical care. New Yorkers should schedule their annual health exam and any routine vaccinations. Adults: Remember to get an annual health exam to monitor blood pressure, blood sugar and body weight, for screenings to detect cancer and other conditions as early as possible, and for routine vaccinations. Children: Make sure children get their scheduled well visits and vaccinations. Every...one: Get vaccinated against the flu. Learn more: https://on.nyc.gov/2ZeQ3Vc

Keep doing your part to slow the spread of COVID-19, NYC! Be sure to: Stay home if sick. Wear a face covering. Keep physical distance. Wash your hands. ... Get tested. Learn more about COVID-19: https://on.nyc.gov/coronavirus

Queens: Don't forget to take care of your sexual health. Walk-in services are available at our Jamaica Sexual Health Clinic for: HIV post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) Emergency contraception HIV treatment initiation for those diagnosed with HIV who would like to start HIV treatment for the first time Urgent follow-up for patients contacted by clinic staff... Medical evaluation for signs and symptoms of STIs or HIV Intrauterine devices (IUDs) and the implant (available by appointment only) Teens and young adults 21 years or younger can also receive HIV and STI testing Learn more: https://on.nyc.gov/2MZSWok