Extreme heat can be dangerous for everyone. Take action to stay cool and safe!
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Are your vaccinations up to date? Measles is one of the most contagious and potentially dangerous diseases, but it is completely preventable through vaccination. Find a location for a measles vaccine near you in Houston and Harris County!
Harris County Public Health provides a variety of low-cost, clinical and preventive health services to meet your essential healthcare needs. The services listed below are offered at clinics across Harris County. To learn more about all that is required to schedule an appointment, what is needed when you arrive and how we determine eligibility for services, visit our Eligibility Criteria page.
The Environmental Public Health Division of Harris County Public Health (HCPH) is responsible for approximately 8,400 retail food establishments located within the unincorporated areas of the county and for 23 cities that do not have their own health departments.
The Veterinary Public Health (VPH) Division works with the community to create a safe, healthy, and caring environment for residents and animals of unincorporated Harris County.
WIC is a federally-funded public health nutrition program administered through the Texas Department of State Health Services. The program is exceptional among federally administered programs in that it provides support to a specific population: pregnant women or women who are breastfeeding or have recently had a baby, infants, and children up to the age of five.
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