The Texas Department of State Health Services is reporting two confirmed and one suspected case of botulism associated with injection drug use since July 30, 2024.

Due to the nature of this illness, additional cases may occur. Clinicians should...

Recalled products may be associated with severe illness
The Texas Department of State Health Services is alerting the public about the recall of Diamond Shruumz brand products after reports of severe illness in people who consumed them. Two people in...

Texas continues to report ongoing transmission of mpox caused by clade II monkeypox virus (MPXV). This is consistent with mpox cases reported nationally. Preliminary surveillance data indicate potential recent periods of increase in mpox cases in...

The Texas Department of State Health Services celebrates the 25^th anniversary this month of the Operation Border Health Preparedness exercise, with no-cost health clinics planned at five different locations for South Texas residents to utilize...

Public health officials urge Texans to be vigilant in protecting against mosquito bites after confirming the first Texas case of West Nile virus and 10 travel-associated dengue cases for 2024. Precautions should be taken in Texas and while traveling...

The Texas Department of State Health Services recommends using extra caution for coastal residents experiencing flooded homes and electrical outages following Hurricane Beryl’s landfall.  Those who evacuated hurricane-impacted communities should wait...

The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) recently received a report of one case of mercury poisoning related to use of a tainted skin lightening cream. People should only buy cosmetics in sealed containers from reputable retailers and...

Beginning today, Texans have new tools to understand conditions around maternal and child health in the state. The Texas Department of State Health Services has launched new public data dashboards on maternal health and infant health as part of its...

Texas Department of State Health Services Commissioner Jennifer Shuford, MD, MPH, has appointed seven new members to the Texas Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Review Committee, effective June 1. Legislation signed into law last year added seven new...

The Texas Department of State Health Services is providing health precautions as East Texas residents return to areas affected by heavy rains and flooding.