DSHS strives to improve public health through campaigns that bring us closer to our vision of a healthy Texas.
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Community Health and Safety | Infectious Disease | Tobacco Prevention
Disaster Preparedness
Get ahead of what's ahead. Be prepared. Build a kit. Texas Ready.
TexasReady.gov
Agency Action Plan to Address Substance Use
Substance use is a complex problem with devastating and lasting effects.
Substance Use Action Plan
Childhood Immunization
Leaving things unfinished is never a good idea. Every dose protects your child for life.
ImmunizeTexas.org
Smiles for Moms and Babies
We know expecting moms focus on doing what’s right for them and for their baby. Going to the dentist should be on your “to do” list.
Smiles for Moms & Babies
Childhood Lead Testing and Reporting
Texas is trying to figure out a picture with pieces missing. Every piece of the puzzle is a kid, and every kid should count.
Blood Lead Surveillance
12 Days of Holiday Food Safety
'Tis the season for home-cooked meals. But even holiday feasts are vulnerable to foodborne germs.
Holiday Food Safety
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Infectious Disease
Mosquito-Borne Disease Prevention
In Texas, mosquito bites are more than just an annoyance. They can transmit diseases that can make you and your family sick.
TexasMosquitoes.org
Zika
Don't give Zika a biting chance. Protect yourself and your loved ones from mosquitoes.
TexasZika.org
West Nile Virus
West Nile virus is the leading cause of mosquito-borne disease in the U.S. Fight the bite.
TXWestNile.org
The Flu
There are lots of ways to catch the flu. Getting the flu is easy but getting the flu shot is even easier.
TexasFlu.org
Know My Status
You can't protect yourself if you don't know what to look for. The only way you can be totally sure of your status is to get tested.
KnowMyStatus.org
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Tobacco Prevention
Yes Quit
This time, try something different. We can help you become an expert in living tobacco-free.
YesQuit.org
Vapes Down
Get facts, all the facts, & nothing but the facts... about vaping.
#VapesDown
Peers Against Tobacco
College trends come and go. Unfortunately, tobacco likes to stick around.
PeersAgainstTobacco.org
Say What!
Join the youth advocacy movement to prevent tobacco use. Stand up. Speak up. Live tobacco free.
TxSayWhat.com
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