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Houston Health Department urges precaution against West Nile virus

August 29, 2022 Daivd Opheim

Standing water from recent thunderstorms possible breeding ground for the virus The Houston Health Department urges people to take precautions against…

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Posted in: Community News Filed under: HHD - Houston Health Department

Houston Health Department to begin intradermal monkeypox vaccination Tuesday

August 16, 2022 Daivd Opheim

Eligibility criteria expanded to people diagnosed with HIV HOUSTON – The Houston Health Department on Tuesday will switch to intradermal monkeypox…

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Posted in: Community News Filed under: HHD - Houston Health Department

Houston Health Department observes National Health Center Week with free immunizations, four-day health fair

August 9, 2022 Daivd Opheim

The Houston Health Department (HHD) observes National Health Center Week (NHCW) August 8 – 12, 2022, celebrating services and contributions…

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Houston Health Department earns CDC designation as Center of Excellence for wastewater epidemiology

August 3, 2022 Daivd Opheim

The Houston Health Department announced today it is now recognized by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as…

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Houston Health Department pauses Monkeypox vaccine appointments pending delivery of additional supply

July 28, 2022 Daivd Opheim

Appointments for monkeypox vaccination through the Houston Health Department are temporarily on pause due to the limited supply. The department…

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City of Houston activates heat emergency plan

July 9, 2022 Daivd Opheim

Cooling centers available over the weekend at certain libraries, community centers, multi-service center HOUSTON – The City of Houston is activating…

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Houston Health Department offering more COVID-19 vaccine options for children ages 6 to 17 years old

June 29, 2022 Daivd Opheim

The Houston Health Department is expanding its COVID-19 vaccination options for children ages 6 to 17 years old. Moderna will…

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Houston Health Department confirms third monkeypox case

June 25, 2022 Daivd Opheim

Threat to Houston remains low The Houston Health Department today announced a confirmed third monkeypox infection in a Houston resident…

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Houston Health Department confirms second monkeypox case

June 24, 2022 Daivd Opheim

The Houston Health Department today announced a confirmed second monkeypox infection in a Houston resident with recent international travel. There…

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Houston Health Department now offering COVID-19 vaccines for children six months and older

June 22, 2022 Daivd Opheim

Children as young as six months old are now eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine at any of the Houston Health…

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