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The Houston Health Department (HHD) confirms seven mumps cases at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Houston. All seven individuals are adult detainees who were detained during their infectious period. There is no evidence the disease was transmitted to anyone outside of the facility.
The Houston Health Department (HHD) encourages people to use National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day on Feb. 7 as an opportunity to get an HIV test and learn how to avoid acquiring the virus, including the usage of Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP).
The Houston Department of Health and Human Services (HDHHS) and numerous HIV/AIDS related organizations will kick off observance of World AIDS Day by forming a "Human AIDS Ribbon" and offering free HIV testing on Friday, Nov. 30.
Houston Department of Health and Human Services (HDHHS) officials confirmed the city’s first case of Saint Louis encephalitis (SLE) since 1998. A second strongly suspect case is under investigation.
The Houston Department of Health and Human Services will provide vaccinations to children heading off to school at four local shopping malls weekdays from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., August 6-24.
The Houston Department of Health and Human Services on Friday concluded its temporary tetanus vaccination sites and will provide the shots at its seven health centers.
The Houston Department of Health and Human Services and several community-based organizations will offer free HIV testing June 27 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Lincoln City Park, 979 Grenshaw, in Acres Homes.
The Houston Department of Health and Human Services recommends that children and pregnant women stay away from their homes during flood repairs if they live in older houses containing lead-based paint.
The Houston Department of Health and Human Services has set up two additional tetanus vaccination sites.
Every year, in Houston, salmonella cases increase in June.