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Houston health department hosts free measles vaccination clinic on March 1 at Sunnyside Health Center
The department encouraged families to take this opportunity to make sure they and their loved ones are safe as measles cases continue to climb across the country.
Houston Health Department investigating 2 possible cases of measles in the city
The Houston Health Department is investigating two possible cases of measles in the city, officials confirmed on Friday. A spokesperson for the HHD declined to provide further details on the investigation,
2 possible measles cases investigated by Houston Health Department; Rodeo warns unvaccinated guests
As the Houston Health Department investigated two possible measles cases Friday afternoon, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo urged unvaccinated attendees to consider the risks of attending any large event.
Five adults got a measles shot over the weekend at Houston Health Department drive
Dr. David Persse, HHD’s chief medical official, said he expects that more are getting their vaccine with their primary care physicians as West Texas outbreak grows.
Health department confirms no active measles cases in Houston, Harris County
Dr. David Persse, Houston's Chief Medical Officer, said that although there are no active cases, vaccination remains crucial in controlling the outbreak.
Houston health department hosts free measles vaccination clinic in wake of outbreak in west Texas
The Houston Health Department hosted a free measles vaccination clinic for TVFC and ASN eligible clients on Saturday at Sunnyside Health Center. HHD encouraged families to take this opportunity to make sure they and their loved ones are safe as measles cases continue to climb across the country.
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Should you attend the Houston Rodeo amid measles outbreak?
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Can you attend the Houston Rodeo amid the Texas measles outbreak? Here's what experts said.
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What you should know as Houston tree pollen season gets going
The Houston Health Department reported that Friday's tree pollen count ballooned over 2,000 for the first time all year.
Need a measles shot? Houston Health Department hosts vaccination clinic
HOUSTON — The Houston Health Department is hosting a measles vaccination clinic Saturday morning. The event will run from 10 ...
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Health officials concerned as measles outbreak in northwest Texas grows to 159 cases
Texas health officials have reported one death and 22 hospitalizations in the northwestern Texas Panhandle region, mostly ...
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City of Houston chief medical officer answers questions about Texas measles outbreak
For the first time in years, Americans are in the midst of an outbreak of the measles virus. Earlier this week, an unvaccinated child in Texas was the first person to die from the virus in a decade, ...