Rising Measles Cases Spark Public Health Concerns in West Texas Amid Vaccination Rate Decline
West Texas faces a measles outbreak, with 10 unvaccinated people infected, mostly children. Health officials expect more cases and emphasize the importance of the MMR vaccine as vaccination rates fall and exemption requests rise in Texas.
Austin Public Health and ATCEMS Champion Heart Disease Awareness During American Heart Month
APH and ATCEMS raise heart disease awareness during American Heart Month, highlighting risks especially among African Americans and advocating for lifestyle changes, regular screenings, and public education on CPR in Austin.
Texas and Louisiana on Alert as Bird Flu Cases Surface, Health Officials Urge Precautionary Measures
Texas health officials warn about bird flu following a positive test in a Galveston duck. The CDC confirms the country's first severe case, urging preventive measures for those handling birds.
Measles Case Diagnosed at Windermere Elementary in Pflugerville, Health Officials Seek to Contain Spread
A student at Windermere Elementary in Pflugerville, TX, was diagnosed with measles, prompting school and health officials to notify and advise parents. No further confirmed cases were reported.