NHANES, the nation’s mobile health survey, has been traveling across the country learning about the health of the U.S. population since 1960. The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), the most comprehensive survey of the health and nutritional status […]
Harris County Public Health
Pfizer COVID-19 Booster Shots Now Available for 16- And 17-Year-Olds
Fully vaccinated residents are eligible for the booster doses Harris County Public Health (HCPH) is now administering the COVID-19 Pfizer vaccine booster for fully vaccinated 16- and 17-year-olds. Eligible residents include those who completed their two-dose Pfizer vaccine series at least […]
Harris County Public Health Releases 10 Leading Causes of Death Report
New report lists causes of death for years 2016-2020 Heart disease and cancer remain the top causes of death for the years 2016-2020, while COVID-19 became the third highest cause of death in 2020, according to a new mortality report […]
COVID-19 Omicron Variant Confirmed in a Resident in Harris County
This is the First Case Confirmed in Harris County and in Texas Harris County Public Health (HCPH) received a report indicating a woman in her 40s from northwest Harris County contracted the COVID-19 Omicron variant recently. The person is fully […]
COVID-19 Vaccination Site Moving from Dick Graves Park to Macroplaza Mall
Macroplaza Mall Vaccination Site to Begin Operations this Thursday, December 2nd Harris County Public Health (HCPH) has closed the COVID-19 vaccination site at Dick Graves Park and is moving operations to Macroplaza Mall. The site at Macroplaza Mall will begin […]
Why Rinsing and Stuffing your Turkey is Risky Business
Thanksgiving Food Safety Tips With the Thanksgiving holiday upon us, Harris County Public Health (HCPH) would like to remind residents of safe food preparation practices. Some families may be thinking about rinsing our turkeys and putting stuffing in them, but […]
HCPH to Provide Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 Booster Doses to those 18 and Up
Registration Open for those 18 and Up Just in Time for the Holidays Beginning Saturday, November 20th, the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 booster vaccines will be available for all individuals 18 years and older, with or without pre-existing conditions, at […]
Include a COVID-19 Vaccine Booster in Your Holiday “To Do” list
Booster doses are available for qualifying fully vaccinated residents Unlike last year, this upcoming holiday season we have a vaccine available that can protect us against COVID-19. Additionally, eligible residents who completed their two-dose mRNA vaccine series (Pfizer or Moderna) […]
COVID-19 Vaccinations for 5–11-year-olds Available Next Week
Registration Open for Parents Following CDC and FDA approval of Pfizer vaccine Beginning next Monday November 8, 2021, Harris County Public Health (HCPH) will begin administering the COVID-19 vaccine for children age 5 to 11. All child vaccinations at HCPH […]
Harris County Public Health Now Offers All COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters
Booster doses available for qualifying fully vaccinated residents Harris County Public Health (HCPH) is now administering the COVID-19 vaccine booster for people in certain groups. Eligible residents include those who completed their two-dose mRNA vaccine series (Pfizer or Moderna) at […]
