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Harris County’s Top Health Officials Explain How They Protect Residents from Mosquitoes
Posted on · On Thursday (Sept. 20), Harris County Public Health confirmed the first West Nile Virus related death in the county in 2018
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Health & Science
Harris County Launches Program to Prevent Lead Poisoning in Children
Posted on · In 2016, more than 1,000 children tested positive for elevated blood lead levels
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Mobile Healthcare Provided To a Houston Area Still Coping With The Harvey Effect
Posted on · The Harris County Public Health Department took mobile wellness units to Galena Park to bring services and supplies to families recovering from Harvey
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One Month Later, Harvey-Related Health Concerns Still Remain
Posted on · Harris County officials have confirmed the death of a 77-year-old Kingwood woman was caused by flesh-eating bacteria she contracted after Tropical Storm Harvey. We learn what health hazards related to the storm still remain in Greater Houston, one month after the floods.
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How To Stay Healthy While Cleaning Out A Flooded Home
Posted on · Harvey’s floodwaters are gone but there are still a lot of dangers. We talked with a top health official about how to stay safe during the cleanup process.
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Advice For Avoiding Harvey’s Health Hazards
Posted on · We learn about what health risks from Harvey's murky flood waters are causing the biggest concerns for area officials.
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Harris County Animal Shelter Expands Clinic Services
Posted on · Two animal welfare programs in Harris County are growing to fight pet homelessness.
Health & Science
‘Smart’ Mosquito Trap Used To Prevent Spread Of Zika And West Nile Virus
Posted on · Harris County has been pilot-testing the Microsoft Trap, which captures particular mosquito species -- those capable of spreading the Zika virus and other diseases.
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First Zika-Linked Microcephaly Case Identified in Harris County Baby
Posted on · Harris County Public Health has confirmed the first Zika-related case of microcephaly in Harris County and the state of Texas. The mother of the infant with the birth defect was initially tested for Zika during her pregnancy, but the results of that test were inconclusive, according to officials. Like all others involved in cases of […]
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Zika Case, ‘Little Saigon,’ & Flood Insurance: Thursday’s Show (July 14, 2016)
Posted on · Harris County Public Health has confirmed the first Zika-related case of microcephaly in Harris County and the state of Texas. The mother of the infant with the birth defect was initially tested for Zika during her pregnancy, but the results of that test were inconclusive, according to officials. Like all others involved in cases of […]
Houston Matters
Flooding Poses Hidden Health Hazards
Posted on · Harris County health officials say the recent rains and floods have contaminated many of the waterways in the Greater Houston region. After the Memorial Day floods last year, we discussed what kind of health hazards such weather events usher in. We spoke with Dr. Scott Lea, Associate Professor and Infectious Diseases Clinic Director, in the […]