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It's World Immunization Week 💉
This week is a reminder about the important role immunizations play in halting the spread of diseases. Get immunized to protect yourself, loved ones, and for a #healthytexas . Talk to your doctor for more information: dshs.texas.gov/immunization-u…
Buzz, buzz - mosquito season is here! Here a few tips to protect yourself and #fightthebite :
🦟 Use an EPA-approved insect repellant.
🦟 Wear protective clothing outside.
🦟 Avoid shaded, bushy areas.
Learn more here: texasmosquito.org/mosquitoes-in-…
April 14-20 is STD Awareness Week. STD Awareness Week provides an opportunity to raise awareness about STDs.
Talk to your healthcare provider about sexual health and get tested for STDs. Learn more here: bit.ly/43OZ1IA
#stdawareness #talktesttreat
We're public health, of course we were going to jump on this trend 🤭
#publichealth #texas #nationalpublichealthweek
Kicking of the ETU Texas Summit with a look at state data from Texas DSHS' Delaney LaBrutta. Among TX youth, e-cigarette use has decreased in the last decade but is still the most commonly used tobacco product with 7.9% reporting any use.
Source: 2023 Texas Youth Tobacco Survey
This week, DSHS celebrates National Public Health Week. We thank our staff who work everyday to ensure Texans live better ❤ #nphw #healthytexas
Great turnout for SPPH’s 2nd #NPHW2024 event - our Public Health Career Panel!
Panelists include employees from Harris County Public Health #GetVaxxed, Texas DSHS, Institute for Bioethics & Health Humanities, Harris County’s Office of County Administration, and the Albert Schweitzer Fellowship of Houston/Galveston.