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Our mission is to prevent disease and protect and promote health and safety for Rhode Islanders.

11/02/2026

Use your extra hour this week to protect your time for this holiday season! Getting vaccinated now against flu and other respiratory viruses will help you stay healthy for holiday happenings and protect loved ones around you, too! Quick, convenient, and affordable vaccination options are available throughout Rhode Island for children and adults. Visit: health.ri.gov/vaccine-clinics

11/02/2026

Worried your baby will choke if they spit up while sleeping on their back? They won’t. Healthy babies swallow or cough up fluids. Back sleeping keeps the windpipe above the tube to the stomach, so gravity works in baby’s favor.
Learn more at health.ri.gov/safesleep.

11/01/2026

Thanksgiving, Unlocked! Plan smarter, shop easier, host like a pro! Check out this easy planning guide from the USDA.

10/31/2026

Brad loves having fun with his family, playing tennis, and spending time outdoors. He wants to stay healthy for years to come so he can do more of the things he cares about. That's why he quit smoking. You can quit, too. Visit QuitNowRI.com for free help. (Image source: NACDD).

10/31/2026

Eek! To***co use remains the leading preventable cause of death and disease in the United States. But quitting to***co and ni****ne products doesn’t have to be scary. Get free help with your quit from QuitNowRI.com.

10/31/2026

Did you know that air pollution can affect your heart health?
Learn more about the connection between heart health and the environment. Check out CDC’s brief video about preparing for poor air quality days at Bad Air Day: youtube.com/watch?v=tPAGHnCJkqs

10/30/2026

Brad and his wife both experience spina bifida, and they want to enjoy life together for years to come. When Brad's wife developed breathing problems, she decided to quit smoking. This helped Brad realize it was time for him to leave ci******es behind, too. If you are ready to quit, visit QuitNowRI.com to get free help and support. (Image source: NACDD).

10/30/2026

Did you know October is also ? This time of year, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) also begins to spread more widely and can cause severe illness and hospitalization for especially infants and older adults. If you are 50+, or if you are pregnant or have a new baby, talk to your doctor about immunization to protect against RSV. Learn more at health.ri.gov/rsv

10/30/2026

It’s a common question: Do any vaccines prevent cancer? The answer is YES. This , learn how getting vaccinated against hepatitis B can protect children and adults against chronic liver disease and liver cancer. In fact, a lifetime of protection can start at birth. To learn more, talk to your healthcare professional or visit preventcancer.org/prevention-screening/resources-and-downloads/vaccinations

10/29/2026

RIDOH is reminding the public about the importance of timely vaccination against measles and is sharing immunization recommendations to protect infants, children, and adults before any planned travel and holiday gatherings over the coming weeks and months.

Measles is highly contagious from person to person. Travel makes measles exposure more likely. Currently, there are several areas throughout the world and in North America experiencing measles cases and outbreaks, including parts of New York and Pennsylvania, as well as Canada and Mexico. If you are traveling internationally or to an area experiencing an outbreak, talk to your healthcare professional in advance. The best way to protect against measles is with the MMR vaccine, which protects against measles, mumps, and rubella. MMR vaccine is safe and effective.

It takes about 2 weeks for a person’s body to begin building immunity after vaccination, so now is the time for unvaccinated people planning to travel to get immunized with the MMR vaccine to protect themselves and their families.

Read more in today's press release: health.ri.gov/press-releases/ridoh-encourages-vaccination-protect-against-measles-travel-and-holidays

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Providence, RI

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+14012225960

Website

https://www.health.ri.gov/

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