News & Alerts

Stay up to date on news and health issues that impact Texas. Our news releases, news updates, health alerts, and health advisories keep you in the know about public health in Texas.

News & Alerts

Stay up to date on news and health issues that impact Texas. Our news releases, news updates, health alerts, and health advisories keep you in the know about public health in Texas.

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Health Advisory
Health Advisory
November 15, 2023

Health Advisory: High Blood Lead Levels in Texas Children Consuming Recalled Cinnamon Applesauce Pouches

State health departments, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are investigating reports of children with high blood lead levels linked to certain fruit pouches containing cinnamon. In...

News Release
News Release
November 15, 2023

Health Department Alerts Public About Cinnamon Applesauce Recall

Recalled applesauce may contain extremely high concentrations of lead

The Texas Department of State Health Services today issued a health advisory connected to several brands of cinnamon applesauce and cinnamon apple puree sold in pouches that may...

News Release
News Release
October 19, 2023

Grant Will Improve Drug Use Data, Prevention in Texas

A nearly $4 million grant will help Texas implement policies and programs to prevent the use of dangerous drugs like fentanyl. The Texas Department of State Health Services and Texas Health and Human Services Commission are partnering to create new...

Health Advisory
Health Advisory
October 2, 2023

Health Advisory: Red Tide Along Texas Gulf Coast

The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) is notifying the public of a harmful algal bloom, or red tide, caused by Karenia brevis along the Texas Gulf Coast, including the upper coast around Galveston Bay. People should exercise caution...

News Release
News Release
September 29, 2023

Flu Vaccination Recommended as Annual Flu Season Kicks Off in Texas

October 1 is Influenza Awareness Day in Texas, and the Department of State Health Services recommends eligible Texans protect themselves and their families by getting a flu shot as soon as possible. It takes the body about two weeks to make flu...

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News Updates
September 12, 2023

Fungal Meningitis

DSHS is closing the investigation into cases of fungal meningitis linked to surgery done in Matamoros, Mexico earlier this year. The most recent Texas case associated with this outbreak developed symptoms in May and it was reported to public health...

News Release
News Release
September 6, 2023

EMS Scholarship Program Attracts and Retains Personnel in Texas

The Texas Department of State Health Services’ Emergency Medical Services Scholarship Program has helped attract EMS personnel in Texas, contributing to an increase of 6,000 certified professionals in the last three years.

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Health Alert
August 29, 2023

Health Alert: Confirmed Case of Measles - August 2023

The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) is reporting a confirmed case of measles in a resident of McCulloch County. The last confirmed measles case in Texas was in June 2023 in Hood County.

News Release
News Release
August 2, 2023

Texas Launches Effort to Reduce Opioid-Related Deaths in Pregnancy with Houston Summit

The Texas Department of State Health Services today hosted a TexasAIM summit focused on reducing deaths and injuries of pregnant women and new mothers due to opioid and other substance use. The 600 in-person and virtual attendees heard from state and...

Health Advisory
Health Advisory
July 31, 2023

Health Advisory: Animal Rabies Health Advisory – Public Health Region 8

Summary

Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) Public Health Region 8 has seen an increase in skunks testing positive for rabies in Victoria County and surrounding areas. The south-central skunk rabies variant is endemic to Texas, and...

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