Houston – Today the Harris County Commissioners Court executed a contract with IBM to develop enabling technology for its ACCESS (Accessing Coordinated Care and Empowering Self-Sufficiency) Harris County Initiative that focuses on providing coordinated services to vulnerable residents in need […]
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HCPH Now Administering COVID-19 Vaccine for Children Under 5 Years Old
Houston – Harris County Public Health (HCPH) is now administering the COVID-19 vaccine to children 6 months to 4 years old. This follows the recent emergency use authorization given to both Pfizer and Moderna by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration […]
Harris County Public Health Condemns Gun Violence
Houston – Last week, as the nation learned of the senseless shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, where 19 students and two school staff members were murdered, the Harris County Commissioners Court passed a resolution to designate June as Gun […]
Reduce the Spread of COVID and Celebrate Safely This Holiday Season
16- and 17-year-olds are now eligible to receive a Pfizer booster shot Brighten this Christmas and holiday season by making the safety of your family and friends a priority. Harris County Public Health (HCPH) encourages residents to get the COVID-19 […]
There is Still Time to Prepare for the Holidays by Getting Fully Vaccinated
Travel and Spend Time with Loved Ones Safely This Year Since there were no approved COVID-19 vaccines last year, many families scrapped travel plans, downsized family gatherings, or canceled them altogether. One year makes a huge difference, but only if you are vaccinated. There […]
Alarming Increase in COVID-19 Cases Results in Local Health Authority Ordering Use of Face Masks in Schools
To date, COVID-19 cases have increased 332% from early July 2021 With schools back in session, the Harris County Local Health Authority is implementing the use of facemasks on all public and non-religious private schools to protect the health of students and their […]
COVID-19 Delta Variant Confirmed in 14 Residents in Harris County
All 14 Residents were Unvaccinated Harris County Public Health (HCPH) reports 14 individuals in unincorporated Harris County contracted the COVID-19 Delta variant between April and June 2021. All 14 individuals were unvaccinated. The CDC reports nearly 25 percent of new […]
Celebrate Your Independence from COVID-19
Unvaccinated Harris County Residents Continue at Risk of Getting COVID-19 Although cases have continued to decline, Harris County Public Health (HCPH) continues to receive reports of cases and COVID-19 related deaths every day. Unvaccinated people remain at high risk of […]
Ages 12 and Up Get Vaccinated, Under 12 Get Tested
Vaccines work. COVID-19 cases are declining, but not enough people have been vaccinated yet to declare victory against the virus. Some parts of the country are still experiencing increases in COVID-19 cases of children and teens who need hospitalization, including […]
Get Family Members Vaccinated or Tested
Less than 40% of the Population has been Vaccinated Thanks to vaccinations, COVID-19 numbers are finally going in the right direction. Adult cases and deaths are declining. However, children’s cases have been increasing nationwide and children are getting sicker from […]
