Current Issues
Measles Exposures
Texas Department of State Health Services Health Alert
For CDC guidance on respiratory viruses such as COVID-19, flu and RSV, please see:
Respiratory Virus Guidance - CDC
COVID-19 Testing & Vaccine Resources
Government COVID-19 Tests
U. S. Department of Health and Human Services - COVID-19 Testing
At Home COVID-19 Test Kits
CVS - At Home COVID-19 Test Kits
Walgreens - At Home COVID-19 Test Kits
Vaccine Information
Benefits of Getting a COVID-19 Vaccine - CDC
Visit VaccineFinder.org to find out where vaccines are available in your community.
Brazoria County Health Department COVID-19 Vaccine Information
Flu
Flu season is here! Here's what you can do:
-
Stay Informed: TexasFlu.org is the DSHS site for flu information in Texas. Dial 2-1-1 for flu information and vaccination locations or use the Vaccine Locator to find out about vaccine availability in your area.
-
Get Vaccinated: Get a flu vaccination now. It's the best way to protect yourself and others.
-
Stop the Spread: Wash your hands frequently with soap and water or use a hand sanitizer. Cover your coughs and sneezes. Stay home if you’re sick. Have a plan to care for sick family members at home. Clean common surfaces like doorknobs, handles, and keyboards.
Flu Links
Whooping Cough (Pertussis)
Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Pertussis Resource
Monkeypox
- Classified as a viral zoonosis (virus contracted through animal-to-human transmission)
- Similar symptoms to the chickenpox virus, typically leaves 2-4 weeks before clearing up on its own
- First discovered among a colony of monkeys back in 1958 and primarily occurs in parts of Central and West Africa
Substance Use Education
"Vaping is becoming an increasing epidemic among teens. In 2018, e-cigarette use nearly doubled in high school students" (AHA, 2019).
This is a national trend. There is an educational handout created by the American Heart Association (AHA) to explain what e-cigarettes are, how they work, what they look like, why they are unsafe, and what parents can do.