New Dashboard Illustrates a Rise in Opioid-Related Overdoses and Deaths Austin Public Health (APH) has published a new dashboard that will help community members access and view data on opioid overdoses. These efforts are part of preventing new…

Mpox Vaccinations Encouraged After First New Case Reported in Months Austin-Travis County has recorded its first new mpox (monkeypox) case since February of this year. Austin Public Health (APH) is encouraging at-risk individuals to get vaccinated…

New Campaign Highlights Mental Health Crisis Among Children and Teens Austin, TX - Across the country, there has been a rise in depression, trauma and suicidality among youth, resulting in a declaration of a national state of emergency in…

Mosquito Precautions Encouraged as Weather Heats Up in Austin AUSTIN, TX – Adventures aren’t the only thing you’ll find outside as the weather warms up: It’s officially mosquito season. Austin Public Health is urging the…

COVID-19 Vaccine Schedule Reduced to Single Dose The process of getting up to date with COVID-19 vaccines has been expedited following new guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The CDC has announced that those who are…

For more information, visit AustinTexas.gov/health. City Steps in to Help Relocate Salvation Army Clients By Anonymous on Mar 10, 2023 03:08 pm After discussions with the City of Austin, the local advisory board of The Salvation Army Austin…

Safe Practices for COVID-19 & Flu Encouraged Heading Into Holiday Weekend By Anonymous on Feb 16, 2023 01:50 pm As the upcoming holiday weekend approaches, Austin-Travis County continues to see a drop in COVID-19 and flu cases. Austin Public…

Demand for COVID-19 Vaccine Home Visits Decreases in 2023 By Anonymous on Jan 31, 2023 09:32 am Austin Public Health (APH) will be ending its Mobile Vaccination Program (MVP) Home Visit Program on Jan. 31, 2023, after offering at-home vaccine…