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Reporting Human Avian Flu

Several Texas laws (Tex. Health & Safety Code, Chapters 81, 84 and 87) require specific information regarding notifiable conditions be provided to the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS). Health care providers, hospitals, laboratories, schools, and others are required to report patients who are suspected of having a notifiable condition (25 Tex. Admin. Code §97.2 New Window).

Report human avian flu (suspected or confirmed) immediately to (800) 705-8868 or (800) 252-8239.

Reporting Sick or Dead Birds

To report sick or dead poultry, please contact the Texas Animal Health Commission, 24 hours, at 1-800-550-8242.

To report sick or dead waterfowl (5 or more in one place), contact the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) Spills and Kills Team closest to you or the TPWD 24 Hour Communications Center:

http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/landwater/water/environconcerns/kills_and_spills/regions/index.phtml

If you have a sick or dead pet (caged) bird, please contact your veterinarian.

Influenza (Flu) - Provider Information

Influenza (Flu) - Provider Information

Avian Influenza (Bird Flu)