Immunizations and Public Health
Asthma Services, Lead Testing, Smoking Cessation, Reports, Communicable Diseases
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Services and Information
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Apply for Temporary Food Permits
Instructions on how to apply for temporary food permits in the City of St. Louis -
Behavioral Health Resources
The resources in this section can help those who are struggling with shelter, housing, food insecurity, mental health, domestic violence or substance use. -
Behavioral Health Snapshot
A Review of Substance Use Prevention, Harm Reduction, Treatment, & Recovery Activities in the City of St. Louis -
Boil Order/Advisory Procedures for Food Establishments
The following procedures are provided by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services in its Environmental Health Operational Guidelines. -
COVID-19 Coronavirus Information
Updated information regarding the novel coronavirus COVID-19, identified as the cause of an outbreak of respiratory illness -
COVID-19 Pediatric Vaccine (for ages 6 months-5 years)
The CDC now recommends everyone ages 6-months and older get a COVID-19 vaccine to help protect against COVID-19. -
COVID-19 Treatments
Treatments for those who have or had COVID-19 -
COVID-19 Ventilation Guidelines for Businesses
The City of St. Louis Department of Health provides recommendations to mitigation the transmission of the SARS-CoV-2 virus through ventilation system changes. -
Child Lead Screening Services
Information on how to request and obtain lead screening services for children six and under -
Disease Intervention Services
Follow-up services provided to individuals testing positive for all reported communicable diseases -
Domestic and Family Violence Help
Listings of organizations that can help with leaving domestic or family violence situations, finding housing, childcare, counseling, legal support, and safety plans for City of St. Louis residents. -
Educación sobre la Viruela del Mono
Una campaña de educación y concientización sobre la transmisión y prevención de la viruela del mono en traducción al español. -
Education and Community Planning
Provides leadership & tailored education on HIV, STIs, and Hepatitis trainings throughout the region -
Epidemiological Briefs Old Index
Epidemiological briefs identify risk factors for disease and targets for preventive healthcare and are used to inform policy. -
Flu Shot Clinics
A listing of influenza vaccine clinics open to the public in the City of St. Louis. Free flu shot clinics are subject to availability. -
Functional Needs Registry
The Functional Needs Registry is a database containing information about individuals residing in the City of St. Louis who may require assistance in the event of an emergency. -
Guidance for Food Distribution Sites and Submission Form
The Department of Health has issued guidance for food distribution sites and asks that sites complete the form below. -
Guidance for Public Food Distribution and Submission Form
The Department of Health has issued guidance for public food distribution and asks that sites complete the form below. -
Gun Violence, Exposure, and Trauma Fact Sheet
Signs of affected children and what you can do to help -
HIV and Hepatitis Surveillance
Tracking, researching and reporting on HIV and hepatitis cases in the City. -
Help Resources
City departments are partnering with local service organizations to help residents connect with the services they need. These resources are intended to help with shelter, housing, food insecurity, mental health, domestic violence and other needs. -
Immunization Information
Vaccines.gov is your one-stop shop for information about vaccines and immunizations. Read easy-to-understand immunization and vaccination schedules, get info on diseases that vaccinations prevent, and have your vaccine questions answered. -
Instagram Live: Department of Health and Power4STL
Flyer for the December 19, 2023 Instagram Live with the Department of Health's Dr. Mati Hlatshwayo Davis and Dr. LJ Punch of Power4STL. -
MPOX (Monkeypox) Information
Information about the MPOX virus in the City of St. Louis -
Medical Records
Hepatitis, immunizations, and lead screenings records -
Mental Health Help
If you are in the City of St. Louis and struggling with a mental health issue, these resources can help. -
Mental Health Resources for Self-Care
Mental health is an important part of overall health and well-being. Self-care can play a role in maintaining your mental health and help support your treatment and recovery if you have a mental illness. -
Monkeypox Education
An education and awareness campaign about monkeypox transmission and prevention. -
Obtain Medical Records
Process for obtaining medical records from the Department of Health. -
Report a Notifiable Disease or Condition
Report a disease or condition that the City of St. Louis Department of Health is monitoring. -
Substance Use and Opioid Use Help
If you or a loved one are struggling with substance use in the City of St. Louis, these resources can help. -
The Impact of Public Health
An overview of the impact of public health -
Tuberculosis Control
Works to ensure that individuals are tested, treated and educated about their risk of tuberculosis -
Vaccine Education
A collaboration between the City of St. Louis Department of Health and the Saint Louis Science Center to increase awareness and understanding about vaccines in disease prevention. -
Vaccines Information
The following information is for those seeking vaccinations in the City of St. Louis. If you are seeking vaccination records, please call (314) 657-1548. -
Visit the Health Stop Testing and Referral Center
Sexual health testing and referral services available four days a week at no cost.
Departments and Agencies
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Behavioral Health Bureau
A collaboration between the Department of Health, the CDC Foundation and community partners to better the city's mental health. -
Communicable Disease
Serving the St. Louis region through planning, education, data reporting, and dissemination of information regarding HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, COVID-19, mpox and more. -
Family, Community, and School Health
Provides Child Asthma, Lead Testing, Smoking Cessation and School Health services and administers the Healthy Women, Health Equity, and Maternal and Child Health programs. -
HIV/AIDS in the City of St. Louis
Services, resources, and data related to HIV and AIDS in the City of St. Louis -
Vector Control
Vector Control works to decrease potential disease vectors, including mosquitoes and rats, both of which spread disease and are a nuisance. The program also responds to reports of other potential disease vectors.
Laws, Bills, and Policies
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Nuisance Ordinances
Nuisance Ordinances page with links to related information -
Smoking Ordinance
Smoking Ordinance page with links to related information and resources
Plans and Reports
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Congenital Syphilis
A marked increase in syphilis in people of childbearing potential has driven rising rates of congenital syphilis (CS) -
Environmental Health Annual Report 2014
A look at the regulated environmental health issues in the City of St. Louis. The 2014 report is prepared by the Bureau of Environmental Health Services -
Environmental Health Annual Report 2015
A look at the regulated environmental health issues in the City of St. Louis. The 2015 report is prepared by the Bureau of Environmental Health Services -
Environmental Health Annual Report 2016
A look at the regulated environmental health issues in the City of St. Louis. The 2016 report is prepared by the Bureau of Environmental Health Services -
Influenza Reports Season 2021-2022
Weekly reports on influenza in the City of St. Louis for the 2021-2022 Flu Season. -
Seasonal Influenza
Information about seasonal influenza in the City of St. Louis. -
Seasonal Influenza Reports
Reports detail the weekly percentage of emergency room visits for influenza-like illness, number of new cases by age group, and compares the current season to previous seasons.
External Resources
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Asthma Friendly St. Louis
Asthma Friendly St. Louis is a community program designed to help school-aged children and teens manage their asthma. -
Casa de Salud
Casa de Salud is the premier healthcare resource for the foreign born community of metropolitan St. Louis, and part of the infrastructure that welcomes people of all origins to our region. -
Emergency Preparations for Individuals with Functional Needs & Seniors
Ready in # information for Individuals with Functional Needs. -
LeadSafe St. Louis
Lead Safe St. Louis is a City of St. Louis ten year initiative to reduce lead exposure. It provides testing services and education. -
Mental Health America of Eastern Missouri
Committed to an approach to mental health grounded in the encouragement of early interventions and treatments to promote mental wellness for everyone. -
Missouri Vaccine Navigator
Missouri's website for information on vaccination events, providers and other resources. -
PoolSafely
Pool Safely is a national public education campaign that works with partners around the country to reduce child drownings and entrapments in swimming pools. -
Smoke Free St. Louis Kids
Smoke Free St. Louis Kids is working to identify parents, pregnant women, and family members whose smoking in the home puts children at risk. -
St. Louis Effort For AIDS
Education on the prevention of HIV/AIDS and comprehensive support services to those affected by the disease. -
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is the leading national public health institute of the United States. -
Vaccines.gov
Vaccines.gov is your one-stop shop for information about vaccines and immunizations. Read easy-to-understand immunization and vaccination schedules, get info on diseases that vaccinations prevent, and have your vaccine questions answered. -
Vaccines.gov
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