DPH Announces Availability of All Routine Vaccinations at DPH Clinics
As flu and respiratory illness season starts, the Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing that flu, RSV, pneumonia, COVID-19 vaccines, as well as all other routine vaccinations, are available at DPH Clinics for Delawareans six months and older. Routine vaccines on the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) immunization schedules can be found […]
Governor’s Office Provides Updates on COVID-19 Vaccination and Access
DOVER – The Delaware Board of Pharmacy has approved a standing order authorizing pharmacists to continue administering COVID-19 vaccines, that was issued by the Division of Public Health (DPH). This action ensures Delaware residents can access vaccines at the same rate as before the order, with no interruptions to availability. The standing order allows individuals […]
Flu Season Now Underway; Get Vaccinated Today
As the temperatures start to drop and the leaves begin to change, the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) marks the start of 2023-2024 influenza (flu) season. Infection with flu can cause mild to severe illness, and sometimes even death. As a possible signal of what we might expect, the U.S. often looks at what Australia and New Zealand experienced in the Southern Hemisphere during their flu season in our summer. This year, the countries had a particularly active flu season. As the spread of RSV and COVID-19 variants continue, and the possibility that an active flu season is ahead, the DPH recommends Delaware residents get their flu vaccines as soon as possible.
A Proactive Approach to a Healthy School Year
As summer comes to an end and a new school year begins, now is the time to remind local communities that continuing to protect ourselves against influenza, COVID-19, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), and other infectious diseases is a powerful way to also support Delaware students and school staff.
DPH Sees Lower Post-Holiday Increases in Cases and Hospitalization Than In 2022
DOVER, DE (Jan. 13, 2023) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is seeing an increase in post-holiday COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, though the increase is not nearly as high as the 2022 post-holiday surge. Still, DPH encourages individuals to take specific action steps to stay healthy and prevent the spread of the virus, such as staying home when sick, testing […]
