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    COVID-19

    Find info on prevention, symptoms, travel, and resources

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    COVID-19 Safety & the Holidays

    How to celebrate safely this holiday season

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    TX COVID‑19 Test Collection Sites

    Find public and drive thru testing sites

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    Opening the State of Texas

    Review all DSHS guidance for Opening the State of Texas

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    Protect yourself from mosquitoes that carry diseases.

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    Order birth certificates, death verificationsand other records from Vital Statistics.

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    Learn more about the dangers of vaping.

  • Getting the flu is easy! Getting the flu shot is easier!

    A smiling family With both flu and COVID-19 circulating this season, getting a flu shot is more important than ever. It’s the best way to protect yourself and your loved ones from serious flu illness.

    Find Flu Vaccines

    National Diabetes Awareness Month

    a diabetes monitor and fruit Your risk of getting very sick from COVID-19 is likely to be lower if you manage your diabetes. You can lower your risk if you:

    • eat healthy,
    • get active,
    • monitor your blood sugar, and
    • take your prescribed meds.
    Learn About Managing Diabetes

    Your Heart and COVID-19

    A glass heart Having any of these heart conditions increases your risk of severe illness from COVID-19:

    • Heart failure
    • Coronary artery disease
    • Cardiomyopathies
    • Pulmonary hypertension
    • High blood pressure
    • Stroke
    Learn about Heart Conditions

    The rules for consumable hemp products are effective as of August 2, 2020.

    Visit the DSHS Consumable Hemp page for updates and information about how to apply for licenses and registrations.

    Please continue to monitor this website for updates.

Last updated November 19, 2020