What is cyclosporiasis?
It's a foodborne illness found in contaminated food and water.
Texas had more than 800 reported cases of cyclosporiasis between May and August in 2023.
Stay vigilant, stay informed, stay healthy:
⛈️Severe weather and river flooding continues across Texas!⛈️
Flood Safety Tips:
💧Turn Around, Don't Drown
💧Heed Local Warnings/Evacuations
💧Do Not Walk Through Flood Water
💧 Have a Plan & Go-Kit
More Flood Info:
#txwx
☔️Much of the state faces multiple severe weather threats today☔️
Texans can expect:
💧Heavy Rainfall
🌊Flash/River Flooding
⛈️Large Hail
🌬️Damaging Wind
🌪️Possible Tornadoes
Pay attention to info from local officials & monitor local forecasts.
Tips:
If your home or business is damaged by severe storms this week, fill out TDEM’s online damage survey.
Report Damage Here:
The information provided using the self-reporting survey helps officials identify resource needs.
#txwx
11 kids have drowned in Texas this year.
Drowning is the leading cause of accidental death for kids under the age of five. Water is a great way to beat the heat, but the key is to be safe. Learn more here ☀️:
It's World Immunization Week 💉
This week is a reminder about the important role immunizations play in halting the spread of diseases. Get immunized to protect yourself, loved ones, and for a
#healthytexas
. Talk to your doctor for more information:
Buzz, buzz - mosquito season is here! Here a few tips to protect yourself and
#fightthebite
:
🦟 Use an EPA-approved insect repellant.
🦟 Wear protective clothing outside.
🦟 Avoid shaded, bushy areas.
Learn more here:
April is Testicle Cancer Awareness Month.
Testicular cancer is one of the rarest types of cancer, accounting for about 1% of cancer cases for men.
Be aware and check as regular self-exams can lead to early detection. More here:
TDEM continues to support Texans impacted by recent severe storms and flooding.
Our regional Recovery Coordinator and Voluntary Agency Liaison have assisted Jasper County flood survivors with reporting residential damages in Kirbyville.
Report Damage:
The Texas Center for Infectious Disease celebrated World Tuberculosis Day in San Antonio. World TB Day marks the day in 1882 when the bacteria that causes tuberculosis was discovered.
This disease continues to impact people in the Lone Star State.
April 14-20 is STD Awareness Week. STD Awareness Week provides an opportunity to raise awareness about STDs.
Talk to your healthcare provider about sexual health and get tested for STDs. Learn more here:
#stdawareness
#talktesttreat
Kicking of the ETU Texas Summit with a look at state data from
@TexasDSHS
' Delaney LaBrutta. Among TX youth, e-cigarette use has decreased in the last decade but is still the most commonly used tobacco product with 7.9% reporting any use.
Source: 2023 Texas Youth Tobacco Survey
1 in 5 new HIV diagnoses in the United States occurs in young people ages 13-24.
Take a moment to learn about how you can help prevent HIV and protect the rights of those living with HIV/AIDS: .
#NYHAAD
#healthytexas
We're now five days away from the rare total solar eclipse 🌑
Eclipse or no eclipse, staring at the sun in general can lead to irreversible damage to the eye. Here are some tips to keep in mind as the big day approaches over Texas:
‼️Texans and Visitors: Be Prepared for Active Texas Weather Threats Today‼️
Expect & Plan for Severe Storms with:
🌧️Large hail
💨Damaging winds
🌪️Tornadoes
✅Stay Weather Aware
✅Heed Local Warnings
✅Have A Plan
Safety tips:
#Eclipse2024
#txwx