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Flu cases are on the rise in DC. There’s still time to get a #flu vaccine. CDC recommends everyone 6 months and older get a flu vaccine each year. Protect yourself and your loved ones. Visit: dchealth.dc.gov.
December 28, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Flu cases are on the rise in DC. There’s still time to get a #flu vaccine. CDC recommends everyone 6 months and older get a flu vaccine each year. Protect yourself and your loved ones. Visit: dchealth.dc.gov.
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 coat, scarf, hat, and gloves to stay warm and healthy. Visit cold.dc.gov for shelter options.
December 26, 2025 at 7:32 PM
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 coat, scarf, hat, and gloves to stay warm and healthy. Visit cold.dc.gov for shelter options.
Testing is one of our best tools to prevent the spread of COVID-19, alongside getting boosted. 🎉Use an at-home COVID-19 test kit before celebrations if you feel sick. Stay home if you test positive! Visit dchealth.dc.gov for more information.
December 26, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Testing is one of our best tools to prevent the spread of COVID-19, alongside getting boosted. 🎉Use an at-home COVID-19 test kit before celebrations if you feel sick. Stay home if you test positive! Visit dchealth.dc.gov for more information.
Flu cases are on the rise in DC. There’s still time to get a #flu vaccine. CDC recommends everyone 6 months and older get a flu vaccine each year. Protect yourself and your loved ones. Visit: dchealth.dc.gov.
December 24, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Flu cases are on the rise in DC. There’s still time to get a #flu vaccine. CDC recommends everyone 6 months and older get a flu vaccine each year. Protect yourself and your loved ones. Visit: dchealth.dc.gov.
Do your part to help stop the spread of viruses like #RSV this #respiratoryillness season. Use personal protective measures like staying home when sick, disinfecting surfaces and washing your hands often. Visit rsvinfo.dc.gov for more information.
December 24, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Do your part to help stop the spread of viruses like #RSV this #respiratoryillness season. Use personal protective measures like staying home when sick, disinfecting surfaces and washing your hands often. Visit rsvinfo.dc.gov for more information.
El Departamento de Salud del Distrito de Columbia (DC Health) cerrará a las 14:00 horas del miércoles 24 de diciembre y permanecerá cerrado el jueves 25 de diciembre. Esperamos poder atenderles de nuevo el viernes 26 de diciembre.
December 24, 2025 at 3:56 PM
El Departamento de Salud del Distrito de Columbia (DC Health) cerrará a las 14:00 horas del miércoles 24 de diciembre y permanecerá cerrado el jueves 25 de diciembre. Esperamos poder atenderles de nuevo el viernes 26 de diciembre.
❄️Happy Holidays! DC Health will close at 2:00p.m., on Wednesday, December 24 and remain closed on Thursday, December 25.☃️We look forward to serving you again on Friday, December 26.📝
December 23, 2025 at 6:06 PM
❄️Happy Holidays! DC Health will close at 2:00p.m., on Wednesday, December 24 and remain closed on Thursday, December 25.☃️We look forward to serving you again on Friday, December 26.📝
Respiratory virus season is here! Protect yourself and others by getting your flu and COVID shots. You can get them together (just use different arms). No prescription needed for anyone ages three (3) and older for a COVID shot at local pharmacies. Visit: dchealth.dc.gov
December 23, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Respiratory virus season is here! Protect yourself and others by getting your flu and COVID shots. You can get them together (just use different arms). No prescription needed for anyone ages three (3) and older for a COVID shot at local pharmacies. Visit: dchealth.dc.gov
Do your part to help stop the spread of viruses like #RSV this #respiratoryillness season. Use personal protective measures like staying home when sick, disinfecting surfaces and washing your hands often. Visit rsvinfo.dc.gov for more information.
December 21, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Do your part to help stop the spread of viruses like #RSV this #respiratoryillness season. Use personal protective measures like staying home when sick, disinfecting surfaces and washing your hands often. Visit rsvinfo.dc.gov for more information.
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
December 17, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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
Brr, it's cold outside!
Cold weather is dangerous. Stay inside and stay warm. Remember to check on your neighbors, especially seniors and neighbors experiencing homelessness.
For more tips, visit: cold.dc.gov
Cold weather is dangerous. Stay inside and stay warm. Remember to check on your neighbors, especially seniors and neighbors experiencing homelessness.
For more tips, visit: cold.dc.gov
December 16, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Brr, it's cold outside!
Cold weather is dangerous. Stay inside and stay warm. Remember to check on your neighbors, especially seniors and neighbors experiencing homelessness.
For more tips, visit: cold.dc.gov
Cold weather is dangerous. Stay inside and stay warm. Remember to check on your neighbors, especially seniors and neighbors experiencing homelessness.
For more tips, 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...
December 14, 2025 at 10:43 PM
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...
An EXTREME COLD ALERT is in effect, 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 coat, scarf, hat, and gloves to stay warm and healthy. Visit COLD.DC.GOV for shelter options.
December 14, 2025 at 9:35 PM
An EXTREME COLD ALERT is in effect, 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 coat, scarf, hat, and gloves to stay warm and healthy. Visit COLD.DC.GOV for shelter options.
⚠️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
❄️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
December 14, 2025 at 1:10 AM
⚠️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
❄️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
Brr, it's cold outside!
Cold weather is dangerous. Stay inside and stay warm. Remember to check on your neighbors, especially seniors and neighbors experiencing homelessness.
For more tips, visit: cold.dc.gov
Cold weather is dangerous. Stay inside and stay warm. Remember to check on your neighbors, especially seniors and neighbors experiencing homelessness.
For more tips, visit: cold.dc.gov
December 13, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Brr, it's cold outside!
Cold weather is dangerous. Stay inside and stay warm. Remember to check on your neighbors, especially seniors and neighbors experiencing homelessness.
For more tips, visit: cold.dc.gov
Cold weather is dangerous. Stay inside and stay warm. Remember to check on your neighbors, especially seniors and neighbors experiencing homelessness.
For more tips, visit: cold.dc.gov
Keep pets indoors during periods of extreme cold. Cold weather is a regular occurrence, so it's essential to plan ahead. For more information: tinyurl.com/WinterPetSaf...
December 13, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Keep pets indoors during periods of extreme cold. Cold weather is a regular occurrence, so it's essential to plan ahead. 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
❄️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
December 11, 2025 at 9:46 PM
⚠️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
❄️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
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
December 9, 2025 at 11:14 PM
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...
December 8, 2025 at 11:58 PM
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...
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 December 8 and 9. Please bring your child in before DCPS exclusion deadline. Call 202-865-7677.
December 8, 2025 at 6:46 PM
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 December 8 and 9. Please bring your child in before DCPS exclusion deadline. Call 202-865-7677.
⚠️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
❄️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
December 8, 2025 at 3:47 PM
⚠️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
❄️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 December 8 and 9. Please bring your child in before DCPS exclusion deadline. Call 202-865-7677.
December 7, 2025 at 9:23 PM
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 December 8 and 9. Please bring your child in before DCPS exclusion deadline. Call 202-865-7677.
Keep pets indoors during periods of extreme cold. Cold weather is a regular occurrence, so it's essential to plan ahead. For more information: tinyurl.com/WinterPetSaf...
December 7, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Keep pets indoors during periods of extreme cold. Cold weather is a regular occurrence, so it's essential to plan ahead. For more information: tinyurl.com/WinterPetSaf...
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
December 6, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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
⚠️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
❄️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
December 5, 2025 at 9:50 PM
⚠️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
❄️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