Health Department

The Department of Health is responsible for the health and safety of the community.

Email (314) 612-5100 More contact info

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

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.

Learn more about flu vaccines

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. Mati Hlatshwayo DavisDr. 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

Procurement

Animal Shelter Veterinary Services Request for Proposals
Opens: 03/04/2025 | Closes: 03/21/2025 05:00 PM

About The Department of Health

  • St. Louis, an equitable community achieving optimal health for all.

    The Vision, Mission, and 10 Essential Public Health Services of the Department of Health.

  • Public Health Accreditation Board

    Nationally Accredited by the
    Public Health Accreditation Board
    February 20, 2018
  • Notice Under the Americans With Disabilities Act

    If you require any reasonable modifications or auxiliary aids and services for effective communication because of a disability, call (314) 657-1480 or email health@stlouis-mo.gov 48 hours in advance.

Contact Information

Email: health@stlouis-mo.gov

Phone: (314) 612-5100
COVID-19 Hotline: (314) 657-1499
Fax: (314) 612-5105

Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:00am - 5:00pm

Additional Contacts: Health Department Contacts

External Website:
http://healthstopstl.com/

Social Media:
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Address:
1520 Market , Room 4051
St. Louis, Missouri 63103

To report a public health emergency outside of office hours, please call 911.

To request a City service, file a complaint/compliment, or report problems affecting the public health, call the Citizens' Service Bureau at (314) 622-4800.

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