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Mayor Jones Releases "State of Public Safety 2025" Report Highlighting Successes and Continued Crime Reduction Efforts
01/22/2025 - The all-hands-on-deck approach has led to the lowest number of homicides in the City of St. Louis since 2013 and a 15% reduction in all crime.

Influenza (Flu) Information

Local Flu Data

Weekly Case Count 597 Total number of reported influenza-like illness cases from 2/16/2025 – 2/22/2025

Percent of ER Visits 4.02 Average percent of daily emergency room visits that were for influenza-like illness from 2/16/2025 – 2/22/2025

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Flu Vaccine Information

A yearly flu vaccine is recommended for everyone 6 months of age and older as the first and most important step in protecting against this serious disease.

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Birth and Vaccination Records

To obtain records related to vaccinations, lead screening, or tuberculosis, please contact the Medical Records Office.

To obtain a copy of a birth or death certificate or military discharge records, please contact the Recorder of Deeds and Vital Records.

Director of Health

Dr. Matifadza (Mati) Hlatshwayo Davis, MD, MPH, FIDSA, was appointed Director of Health for the City of St. Louis in October 2021. She is an internationally renowned infectious diseases physician, public health expert and medical contributor. Read more about Dr. Hlatshwayo Davis.

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Latest Health News

Mayor Jones Releases "State of Public Safety 2025" Report Highlighting Successes and Continued Crime Reduction Efforts
The all-hands-on-deck approach has led to the lowest number of homicides in the City of St. Louis since 2013 and a 15% reduction in all crime.
Press release | Office of the Mayor,Department of Public Safety,Behavioral Health Bureau | 01/22/2025
City of St. Louis Outlines Preparations for Winter Storm
Heavy mixed precipitation is forecasted for the City of St. Louis between Saturday night and Monday morning.
Press release | Department of Streets,Department of Health,Department of Human Services,Department of Public Utilities,Office of the Mayor,Fire Department | 01/03/2025
City of St. Louis Outlines Preparations for Winter Storm
The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a Winter Storm Watch for the City of St. Louis beginning Saturday, January 4 at 6:00 p.m
Press release | Office of the Mayor,Homeless Services,Department of Health,City Emergency Management Agency | 01/03/2025
Mayor Tishaura O. Jones and City Leaders Issue Joint Statement After Suspension of Operations at Homer G. Phillips Memorial Hospital
Yesterday, it was announced that there would be a suspension of operations at Phillips Hospital and a sudden furlough of its healthcare workers.
Press release | Office of the Mayor,St. Louis Agency on Training and Employment,Department of Health | 12/18/2024
City of St. Louis to Host Free Vaccine Clinic Ahead of Mayor Jones’ Cabinet in Community Meeting at O’Fallon Park YMCA
The COVID and flu vaccine clinic will be 10:00am-12:00pm, and the town hall will begin at 10:30am.
Press release | Department of Health,Office of the Mayor | 12/05/2024
Protect Yourself and Your Loved Ones This Winter by Getting Vaccinated
Many respiratory viruses circulate in the fall and winter seasons causing illness of varying severity across the United States.
News/Announcement | Department of Health | 10/17/2024

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Animal Shelter Veterinary Services Request for Proposals
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About The Department of Health

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February 20, 2018
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