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If it’s too cold outside for you, it’s too cold for your pets. Keep pets indoors during periods of extreme cold. For more information: tinyurl.com/WinterPetSaf...

⚠️Know the signs!

❄️Hypothermia: Shivering, very tired, or confused? Your body is too cold. Get inside and warm up right away!

🥶Frostbite: Numb or pale skin? Frostbite is serious. Get indoors, warm up, and cover the affected skin immediately!

☃️Visit: cold.dc.gov

All DC students must be up to date on vaccines by December 8. Howard University will provide walk-in vaccinations to meet DC public school requirements on December 5, 8, and 9. Please bring your child in before DCPS exclusion deadline. Call 202-865-7677.

World AIDS Day: Film Screening and Fireside Chat. Join us for the feature film Dirty Laundry and the World Premiere of the new 20-minute short film Come Together: Art’s Power for Change on December 1. RSVP @ bit.ly/4odEDt6.

Join DC Health on Monday, December 1, 12:00 PM-4:00 PM, for a World AIDS Day Celebration at the MLK Jr. Library! 🌎No registration is needed for this event. HIV testing will be available. Know your status!

Don’t let the cold catch you off guard. Exposed skin can freeze quickly, so cover up as much as you can. Layer up with a cozy coat, scarf, hat, and gloves to stay warm and healthy. Remember to spread the warmth by helping someone in need. Visit: cold.dc.gov

If it’s too cold outside for you, it’s too cold for your pets. Keep pets indoors during periods of extreme cold. For more information: tinyurl.com/WinterPetSaf...

⚠️Know the signs!

❄️Hypothermia: Shivering, very tired, or confused? Your body is too cold. Get inside and warm up right away!

🥶Frostbite: Numb or pale skin? Frostbite is serious. Get indoors, warm up, and cover the affected skin immediately!

☃️Visit: cold.dc.gov

Join DC Health on Monday, December 1, 12:00 PM-4:00 PM, for a World AIDS Day Celebration at the MLK Jr. Library! 🌎No registration is needed for this event. HIV testing will be available. Know your status!

Don’t let the cold catch you off guard. Exposed skin can freeze quickly, so cover up as much as you can. Layer up with a cozy coat, scarf, hat, and gloves to stay warm and healthy. Remember to spread the warmth by helping someone in need. Visit: cold.dc.gov

All DC students must be up to date on vaccines by December 8. Howard University will provide walk-in vaccinations to meet DC public school requirements on December 5, 8, and 9. Please bring your child in before DCPS exclusion deadline. Call 202-865-7677.

World AIDS Day: Film Screening and Fireside Chat. Join us for the feature film Dirty Laundry and the World Premiere of the new 20-minute short film Come Together: Art’s Power for Change on December 1. RSVP @ bit.ly/4odEDt6

COVID-19 vaccines are now available across the District. No prescription needed for anyone ages three (3) and older at local pharmacies. For more information, visit: dchealth.dc.gov.

Join DC Health on Monday, December 1, 12:00 PM-4:00 PM, for a World AIDS Day Celebration at the MLK Jr. Library! 🌎No registration is needed for this event. HIV testing will be available. Know your status!

Do your part to help stop the spread of viruses like #COVID19 this #respiratoryillness season. Use personal protective measures like staying home when sick, disinfecting surfaces and washing your hands often. Visit dchealth.dc.gov for more information.

🎬 World AIDS Day—Come Together: Art’s Power for Change

🗓️Mon, Dec 1 • 6PM • MLK Jr. Library

🎉Celebrate the 20th anniversary of Dirty Laundry and the World Premiere of the new short documentary Come Together: Art’s Power for Change.

Register @ bit.ly/4odEDt6

Healthy students mean healthy schools! Howard University will provide walk-in vaccinations to meet DC public school requirements on Nov. 26 and December 5, 8, and 9. Please bring your child in before the December 8 DCPS exclusion deadline. Call 202-865-7677 for more information.

Join DC Health on Monday, December 1, 12:00 PM-4:00 PM, for a World AIDS Day Celebration at the MLK Jr. Library! 🌎No registration is needed for this event. HIV testing will be available. Know your status!

🦃DC Health will be closed on Thursday, November 27, and Friday, November 28, in observance of Thanksgiving. We look forward to serving you again on Monday, December 1, 2025. Happy Thanksgiving!🦃

DYK? DC Health has a new app called Docket that helps you to access your vaccine records anywhere, anytime. It’s free, secure and makes it easier to stay up to date with your vaccines. Download the app today! Visit vaccines.dc.gov.

Healthy students mean healthy schools! Howard University will provide walk-in vaccinations to meet DC public school requirements on Nov. 26 and December 5, 8, and 9. Please bring your child in before the December 8 DCPS exclusion deadline. For more information, call 202-865-7677.

November is #NationalDiabetesMonth! Take steps to manage diabetes and prevent diabetes health problems with tips from DC Health.

All DC students must be up to date on vaccines by December 8. Howard University will provide walk-in vaccinations to meet DC public school requirements on Nov. 26 and December 5, 8, and 9. Please bring your child in before DCPS exclusion deadline. Call 202-865-7677.

DYK? DC Health has a new app called Docket that helps you to access your vaccine records anywhere, anytime. It’s free, secure and makes it easier to stay up to date with your vaccines. Download the app today! Visit vaccines.dc.gov.

Healthy students mean healthy schools! Howard University will provide walk-in vaccinations to meet DC public school requirements on Nov. 26 and December 5, 8, and 9. Please bring your child in before the December 8 DCPS exclusion deadline. For more information, call 202-865-7677.

DC Health and national public health leaders such as the
@AmerAcadPeds are guided by scientific evidence and remain steadfast in support of the safety and effectiveness of vaccines. See our statement on vaccines ⬇️

It's National Diabetes Awareness Month! Physical activity helps control blood sugar levels and lowers your risk of heart disease and nerve damage. Being active & eating healthy can help you prevent or manage diabetes. Watch more here: youtube.com/watch?v=IDcJ...

Support your community! Your generosity helps families gather around full tables this holiday season. Donate or volunteer with one of the organizations below. See how you can make an impact. Visit: dchealth.dc.gov/page/nutriti...

Antibiotic and antifungal drugs are valuable tools for treating infections, but any use can cause side effects and contribute to #AntimicrobialResistance (AR). Learn how the appropriate use of these drugs can help fight AR: bit.ly/4603t9S #USAAW25

DC Health releases its 2025 Perinatal Health and Infant Mortality Report, highlighting ongoing efforts to improve outcomes for mothers and babies across the District from 2019-2023. Check out the full press release @ dchealth.dc.gov/release/dc-h...