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A 96-year-old Houston man is believed to be the second person in Texas to die from West Nile virus infection. The man was admitted to a local hospital on September 3 and passed away on September 6, 2002.
The Houston Department of Health and Human Services will offer preventive health services at the Third Ward Multi-Service Center, 3611 Ennis, until crews complete repairs to the closed Riverside Health Center.
The Houston Department of Health and Human Services will close all Saturday immunization mobile sites due to anticipated inclement weather from Tropical Storm Fay.
The Houston Department of Health and Human Services (HDHHS) will highlight safety precautions when buying or receiving food throughout September as part of National Food Safety Education Month.
A 52-year-old Houston woman died Friday, August 16, of probable West Nile Virus infection.
A 74-year-old Houston resident has been confirmed with an arboviral infection Monday, July 22. At this time it is not known if the man was infected with West Nile virus or the virus which causes St. Louis encephalitis. Further testing is being conducted.
"Healing Energies," an exhibition of art created by people with severe disabilities, will be on display at the Metropolitan Multi-Service Center, 1475 West Gray, from July 18 to August 16. Display hours are 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Fridays.
School districts in the Houston area require a certified copy of a birth certificate before your a child can be enrolled in school.
Houston’s sweltering summer months render the elderly particularly vulnerable to heat-related illnesses.