DHSS Encourage Delawareans to Stay Up to Date on Vaccinations as Respiratory Illness Season Begins
NEW CASTLE – The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services’ (DHSS) Division of Public Health (DPH) is encouraging Delawareans to protect themselves and their families by staying up to date on recommended vaccinations, including those for flu, COVID-19, and RSV, as respiratory illness season begins. Vaccination is one of the most effective ways to […]
Delaware Declares Measles Outbreak
DOVER, DEL. (July 22, 2026) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is reporting two additional positive measles cases, totaling four in the state. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) defines a measles outbreak as three or more cases of measles that are connected by time and location. Extensive contact tracing is […]
DNREC, DPH Call for Heightened Tick Awareness in Delaware
As Delawareans spend more time outdoors this spring and summer, DNREC and the Division of Public Health are reminding residents to take simple steps to avoid tick bites and reduce the risk of tick-borne illness. Of particular concern with ticks now active year-round in the state are the blacklegged tick, lone star tick and American dog tick.
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 […]
DHSS, DNREC to Announce PFAS Awareness and Outreach Grants
DHSS and DNREC are launching a new grant opportunity to support community outreach and awareness about PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), with the grant program funded through DHSS with Delaware PFAS Settlement Funds.
