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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.
Get the Updated Vaccine. All New Yorkers 6 months and older can now get the updated vaccine at a location near you. If you are experiencing symptoms or were exposed, get tested. If you test positive, stay home and talk to your healthcare provider about treatment.
If you have questions or comments you may contact New York State Vital Records by telephone, toll-free, at 855-322-1022. Please note -- we cannot provide a record or verify the existence or facts of a record based on email requests. To apply for a record, follow the links above.
Rabies Response Helplines. NYS Department of Health Phone Numbers. Public Health Duty Officer Helpline 1-866-881-2809 (Use this number nights and weekends for public health emergencies, including communicable disease reports)
The New York State Department of Health (the Department) has been overseeing the health, safety, and well-being of New Yorkers since 1901 – from vaccinations to utilizing new developments in science as critical tools in the prevention and treatment of infectious diseases.
New York State Medicaid. New York's Medicaid program provides comprehensive health coverage to more than 7.5 million New Yorkers (as of December 2023.) Medicaid pays for a wide-range of services, depending on your age, financial circumstances, family situation, or living arrangements.
Get the Updated Vaccine. Everyone 6 months of age and older are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. COVID-19 vaccines are widely available at pharmacies, doctor's offices, local health departments, clinics, and Federally Qualified Health Centers. Find a Vaccine Appointment.
As a patient, you have a right to file a complaint if you believe your physician may have committed professional misconduct. If you have a complaint or need information about professionals other than physicians, physician assistants or specialist assistants, please contact the New York State Education Department. opmc@health.ny.gov.
Browse, download, and analyze COVID-19-related data from the New York State Department of Health, including testing and hospitalization information. The data is updated on a daily basis.
The NYS Department of Health is committed to making New York a safer, healthier, and more equitable place to live. Understanding health equity, social determinants of health and health disparities is critical to accomplish our goal of eliminating health disparities.