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Tips to Stay Healthy This Summer

As temperatures rise and we spend more time outdoors, here are simple tips to protect yourself and your loved ones from ticks, mosquitoes, sunburns and more.

Our 2026-2030 Strategic Plan for a Healthier, More Equitable New Haven

A community-driven roadmap that outlines how the department will improve health, strengthen services, and advance health equity across the city. Our plan was guided by priorities identified through input from residents, stakeholders, and community partners.

Now Offering: Emergency Preparedness Trainings

Prepare yourself or your organization to confidently respond in an emergency by becoming certified in Basic Life Support (BLS), CPR, AED or first aid.

Funding is Available to Protect Your Family from Lead

When children or adults are exposed to lead, it can cause permanent and severe health problems. We work with families, homeowners, landlords and contractors to help make your home safe from lead. Funding is available for our Lead Poisoning Prevention program.

See Latest Respiratory Illness Data in New Haven

The Health Department tracks Emergency Room visits for COVID-19, flu, and RSV.

Updated COVID-19 Vaccines Available for Ages 6 Months and Older

Like the flu, the COVID-19 virus changes over time. Thankfully, updated vaccines have been keeping up with the changing virus. People ages 6 months and older can get the updated vaccines to protect themselves and others against serious illness.

Guide for Flu, COVID-19, and Norovirus

As the weather gets colder and we gather inside, learn what you can do to reduce the spread of these illnesses in our community.

Mpox Vaccines and Tests in New Haven

Mpox vaccines and tests are now available at the Health and Wellness Center. No appointment is needed, and testing is available to anyone over 18 years old.

Avian Influenza (Bird Flu) and Staying Safe

People rarely get bird flu and the risk to human health is low. However, there are steps you can take to reduce the spread from animals to people.

Flu Vaccine Clinics in the Community

Check the latest schedule for dates and locations.

We Offer Affordable Healthcare Services at the NHV Health and Wellness Center

The Health and Wellness Center at 424 Chapel St provides routine childhood immunizations, school physicals, tuberculosis testing, STI testing and treatment, mpox testing and vaccines, updated COVID-19 vaccines, and flu shots.

HPV is a Viral Infection that can Cause Cancer - Vaccines Recommended for Those Ages 9+

HPV stands for human papillomavirus. Getting the HPV vaccine is recommended for all preteens and teens, regardless of gender. If you are under 26 and have not gotten vaccinated for HPV yet, it’s not too late to be protected.

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