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Nationwide Recall Alert on Shell Eggs

Wright County Egg of Galt, Iowa issued a voluntary recall on shell eggs from its facility on August 13th. The Department of State Health Services is working with the FDA, CDC and local partners to identify and notify retail establishments and the public about the egg recall. Texas farm produced eggs are not affected by the recall.

Nationwide Voluntary Recall of Shell Eggs. FDA link: http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/
CDC is Investigating a Multistate Outbreak of Human Salmonella Enteritidis Infections Associated with Shell Eggs. CDC link: www.cdc.gov/salmonella/enteritidis/

Vaccinate Your Children Before the First Day of School

With the first day of school just weeks away, the Texas Department of State Health Services is reminding parents to get their children vaccinated now.  If a student is not vaccinated, entry into school may be delayed by school administration.  Immunization requirements can be found at www.dshs.state.tx.us/immunize/school/

Budget Reductions

Texas health and human services agencies submitted their response to the January 15, 2010, request from state leadership to identify possible savings in agencies’ FY2010-2011 budgets. Leadership has made decisions on those recommendations and the agencies have now posted their approved plans.

• Approved Budget Reduction Plans – May 18, 2010 (link to http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/about_hhsc/2011-budget/ReductionOptions_0510.pdf)
• Budget Reduction Options – Feb. 26, 2010 (link to http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/about_hhsc/2011-budget/reduction-options.shtml)

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Prepare for Storm Season Today

Tornadoes. Hurricanes. Floods. Wildfires. These and other disasters frequently occur in Texas during the spring and summer months. It’s too late to plan for these emergencies once a storm approaches. Now is the time to prepare yourself and your family for any emergency. Follow the easy suggestions at TexasPrepares.org or TexasPrepara.org (Spanish) today.

Resources for military service members, veterans, and their families

TexVet: Partners Across Texas (TexVet P.A.T.) is a collaborative effort of various local, state, and federal entities and programs to ensure the availability of a system of resources and referrals for members of our military service, veterans, and their families. Visit www.TexVet.com for information about access to available health care, social services, and support systems.