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The Health Department, in coordination with the Mayor’s Office of Emergency Management, Maryland Department of Health & Mental Hygiene and area pharmacies, has developed the Baltimore Pharmacies Operations List, a list of pharmacies in the area that are closed or operating reduced hours pending further announcement.

Measles is a highly contagious, vaccine-preventable, viral infection. Getting vaccinated is the best way that each of us can protect ourselves, our families, and our community.

It has been a whirlwind week of attending my first State of the City Address, the swearing in ceremony for Commissioner Harris, and meeting some of the talented team at the Baltimore City Health Department.

Dr. Letitia Dzirasa addresses participants at the 14th Sisters Together and Reaching, Inc.’s (STAR) Why Women Cry Conference.

The Maryland Department of Health (MDH) has launched the Maryland Statewide Human Monkeypox (MPX) Vaccination Pre-Registration System.

BALTIMORE, MD (November 16, 2021) — The Baltimore City Health Department today announced it has been awarded national accreditation through the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB). Established in 2007, PHAB is the nonprofit organization that administers the national accreditation program, which aims to advance and transform public health practice by championing performance improvement, strong infrastructure, and innovation.

Baltimore Wins $8.4M Infrastructure Grant for Public Health.

As the weather warms and the days become longer, it is a perfect time to begin to plan outdoor activities and take advantage of the many beautiful attractions, spring festivals, recreation centers, and walking and biking trails in our City.

The Baltimore City Department of Health worked closely with federal and state law enforcement to assess the December 2021 network security incident.

Booster doses are currently authorized by the FDA and recommended by CDC for all individuals 12 years and older.