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HEALTH ADVISORY: Test patients with symptoms consistent with Cyclospora infection

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DSHS Reports First Human Case of Avian Influenza in Texas

The Texas Department of State Health Services has confirmed a human case of avian influenza A(H5N1) .....

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Health Alert: First Case of Novel Influenza A (H5N1) in Texas, March 2024

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Notice of Public Hearing on 2026-2027 Biennium LAR

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