Texas Department of State Health Services
COVID-19
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Infant formula shortage
More info at Maternal and Child Health
July 28th is World Hepatitis Day
Learn more about Viral Hepatitis
Cleft and Craniofacial Awareness Month
Learn more about preventing birth defects
Monkeypox: What to Know
Monkeypox virus can spread when a person comes into close contact with an infected animal, infected person, or materials contaminated with the virus.
More info on Monkeypox
Notice of Stakeholder Meeting for 2024-2025 Biennium Legislative Appropriations Request
DSHS wants to hear from the public as it prepares its 2024-2025 Legislative Appropriations Request. The LAR is the agency’s funding request ahead of next year’s meeting of the Texas Legislature and reflects agency priorities for the upcoming two-year budget cycle.
The DSHS LAR hearing will let people tell the agency what they think is important for public heath to focus on in the coming years. It is scheduled for July 26 at 1 p.m. in Austin and will be streamed online.
More LAR info
Keep the fun going all summer long
As you make exciting plans for the summer, don’t forget about safety.
- Lower risks for injury.
- Avoid heat-related illness.
- Combat mosquitoes.
- Prepare for disasters.
- Learn about pool safety.
More Summer Safety Tips