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It's In Our Hands
The 2010 Census is just around the corner. Mayor Dixon launched Baltimore City's Complete Count Campaign on April 1, 2009, for the purpose of ensuring a complete and accurate count in the upcoming 2010 Census. Click here to get the latest Census information.
HELP YOUR COMMUNITY GET VACCINATED AGAINST THE FLU - HOST A FREE CLINIC!
Flu Season typically extends into late Spring. People continue to get sick and die from this new influenza virus. If your neighborhood, church, organization or business is having an event in Baltimore City and you would like the Baltimore City Health Department to provide free H1N1 vaccine, please fill out and return this request form today*.
Seasonal flu typically begins in late December and lasts through April. There is also the possibility of a third wave of H1N1 to come. The Health Department has an ample supply of H1N1 vaccine, and lines at our community clinics have been very short, making now a great time to get vaccinated and protect yourself and your family from the flu.
"When there's not disease in the community, that's the perfect time to build up your protection. If you're trying to be immunized when there's disease all around, you don't have time to build up that protection," explains Dr. Anne Bailowitz, acting Chief Medical Officer.
Any healthy child or adult 6 months of age or older can receive the flu vaccine. We are constantly adding new clinics in your community. Please check this site frequently for the latest vaccine clinic information.
Monday, Mar. 15: H1N1 vaccine will be offered at the John Booth Senior Center, 229 1/2 S. Eaton Street (21224), from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Monday, Mar. 15: H1N1 and Seasonal flu vaccine will be offered at Esperanza Center, 430 S. Broadway St. (21231), 10:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.
Tuesday, Mar. 16: H1N1 and Seasonal flu vaccine will be offered at Eastern Health District Center, 620 N. Caroline St. (21205), from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Wednesday, Mar. 17: H1N1 and Seasonal flu vaccine will be offered at the BCHD Immunization Office, 1800 N. Charles St., Ste. 600, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Thursday, Mar. 18: H1N1 and Seasonal flu vaccine will be offered at Eastern Health District Center, 620 N. Caroline St. (21205), from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Thursday, Mar. 18: H1N1 flu vaccine will be offered at Zeta Senior Center, 4501 Reisterstown Rd. (21215) from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Monday, Mar. 22: H1N1 flu vaccine will be offered at Westminster House Apartments, 524 N. Charles St. (21201) from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Monday, Mar. 22: H1N1 and Seasonal flu vaccine will be offered at the BCHD Immunization Office, 1800 N. Charles St., Ste. 600, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Tuesday, Mar. 23: H1N1 and Seasonal flu vaccine will be offered at Eastern Health District Center, 620 N. Caroline St. (21205) from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
NEW Wednesday, Mar. 24: H1N1 flu vaccine will be offered at Our Daily Bread, 725 Fallsway (21202) from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Wednesday, Mar. 24: H1N1 and Seasonal flu vaccine will be offered at the BCHD Immunization Office, 1800 N. Charles St., Ste. 600 (21201) from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Thursday, Mar. 25: H1N1 and Seasonal flu vaccine will be offered at Eastern Health District Center, 620 N. Caroline St. (21205) from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Friday, Apr. 9: H1N1 vaccine will be offered at Park Heights Family Support Center, 4330 Pimlico Road (21215), from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
NEW Monday, Apr. 12: H1N1 vaccine will be offered at the Enoch Pratt Free Library, Light Street Branch, 1251 Light Street (21230), from 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Tuesday, Apr. 27: H1N1 vaccine will be offered at Harbel Community Organization, 5807 Harford Road (21214), from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
For more information about H1N1 influenza, please visit our H1N1 flu Webpage, or call 443-984-4FLU (4358) Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., or 3-1-1 after hours. Most primary care physicians, pediatrcians and OB/GYNs are now offering Seasonal and H1N1 flu vaccines. To find a retailer administering vaccinations, consult this interactive map.
If you need a doctor or health insurance, please call 3-1-1, the city service line.
Deadline Extended for the Creative Arts Contest!
Submit your photos, drawings, poetry, spoken word pieces, short videos, and more by March 14th, 2010.
Need help finding HIV/AIDS resources, health services, or information on substance abuse treatment and recovery programs? The Maryland Community Services Locator is a comprehensive listing of service providers in Maryland that offer free or low cost services to the community. Click on their logo to start your search.
NEW: Free Glaucoma Screening Set for Saturday, March 13, 2010
March 12, 2010. Baltimore City will honor World Glaucoma Day on Saturday, March 13, with a free vision screening for residents as part of The Eyes Have It Program, an ongoing effort to fight glaucoma. Click HERE to learn more about glaucoma and the The Eyes Have It Program. [Press Release]
March TIKE Immunization clinic schedule released
February 24, 2010. The Baltimore City TIKE program provides free immunization services to those without a medical provider. H1N1 and Seasonal flu shots are also available at these standing clinics. Click HERE to view our full March clinic schedule.
Health Department, Fire Department and Johns Hopkins Center for Injury Research and Policy Announce Start of CO Detector Ordinance
February 23, 2010. Beginning on March 1, Baltimore City will require carbon monoxide (CO) detectors to be installed in residential dwellings, hotels and buildings used for living or sleeping. [Press Release] [CDC Fact Sheet on CO] [Ordinance]
Baltimore City Health Department Advises Residents to Stay Warm, Safe During Winter Weather
February 5, 2010. As residents brace for a severe winter snow storm and the possibility of freezing temperatures, the Baltimore City Health Department offers the following tips for staying safe when venturing outdoors [Press Release]
February Events for Women's Heart Month
February 5, 2010. Check the bottom of our Disparities Page for information on free health screenings and educational opportunities about both women's and men's heart disease. Also, thank you to all who came to hear Dawn Fitzpatrick and Marilyn Smedberg talk about heart disease! Pictures from the event can be found on our Facebook Page.
How well do you know your heart?
February 3, 2010. February is American Heart Month. Do you know the signs of a heart attack? What are the risk factors for developing cardiovascular disease? Click HERE to see our latest Prevention Wednesday flyer on loving your heart.
The Baltimore City Health Department is the oldest, continuously operating health department in the United States. It was formed in 1793, when the governor appointed the city's first health officers in response to a yellow fever outbreak in the Fells Point neighborhood along the northwest branch of the Patapsco River. Since that time, BCHD has worked to improve the health and well-being of Baltimore residents in partnership with agencies, health care providers, community organizations, the media, and our funders. [Services A to Z]
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