Date: Tuesday, June 15th, 2010
Source: Texas Department of Insurance
The Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers’ Compensation (TDI-DWC) urges Texas employers to help prevent heat-related injuries and illnesses. During the warm months many dangers exist for all people working outdoors, ranging from sun-damaged skin to fatal illnesses.
Date: Monday, April 27th, 2009
4/27/2009 – H1N1 (Swine Flu) Information and Updates
Source: Texas Department of State Health Services
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and state and local public health officials are investigating H1N1 (swine influenza) cases in people in several U.S. states, including Texas. Investigations are ongoing to determine the source of the infection and whether additional people have been infected with H1N1 (swine influenza) viruses.
View DSHS H1N1 (Swine Flu) Page
Highlights:
- DSHS News Releases
- CDC Information
- Personal & Family Preparedness
- Information for Professionals
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4/26/2009 – H1N1 (Swine Influenza) Information
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
View H1N1 (Swine Flu) Information from CDC
Highlights:
- More on the Situation
- General Info on H1N1 (Swine Flu)
- What You Can Do to Stay Healthy
- Related Links
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4/25/2009 – Gov. Perry Takes Precautionary Measures to Address H1N1 (Swine Flu) in Texas
Source: Office of the Governor Rick Perry
Gov. Rick Perry today in a precautionary measure requested the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provide 37,430 courses of antiviral medications from the Strategic National Stockpile to Texas to prevent the spread of H1N1 (swine flu). Currently, three cases of swine flu have been confirmed in Texas.
Date: Tuesday, March 31st, 2009
Source: Connie Sheppard, Bexar County Extension Agent, Texas AgriLife Extension Service
Food Safety is an issue everyday. People die from eating food that has been handled improperly. While it is hard during trying times and natural disasters to handle food, we still need to exercise caution to make sure people we are trying to help don’t get sick.
Date: Monday, March 2nd, 2009
Source: Google.org
Google.org monitors keyword searches related to flu and illness and then uses this data to estimate flu activity by area.
This estimate is usually up to 2 weeks faster than traditional systems.
Date: Wednesday, February 11th, 2009
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Case count is 600 in 44 states with latest confirmed, most recent reported illness beginning on January 23, 2009
Major national brands of jarred peanut butter found in grocery stores are NOT affected by the Peanut Corporation of America (PCA) recall.
Date: Wednesday, January 21st, 2009
Source: Texas Department of State Health Services & Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
According to the Texas Department of State Health Services, “The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other federal, state and local agencies continue to investigate a multistate outbreak of salmonellosis caused by Salmonella serotype Typhimurium. There have been 474 cases of the bacterial illness reported from 43 states since early September, including six from Texas that occurred in October, November and December. The six Texas cases are from Galveston, Harris, Tarrant (2), Travis and Willacy counties.”
Date: Thursday, October 16th, 2008
A flu pandemic occurs when a new influenza virus emerges for which people have little or no immunity, and for which there is no vaccine. The disease spreads easily person-to-person, causes serious illness, and can sweep across the country and around the world in very short time.
It is difficult to predict when the next influenza pandemic will occur or how severe it will be. Wherever and whenever a pandemic starts, everyone around the world is at risk. Texas AgriLife Extension has developed a series of fact sheets that will help families better understand terms about flu that are regularly in the media. The fact sheets also help families know how to be prepared for sheltering in place and caring for family members who have the flu.
Date: Friday, September 19th, 2008
Source(s): USDA, Texas A&M Agricultural Communications
Food Safety information related to disaster recovery from the USDA and Texas A&M Agricultural Communications.
Date: Friday, August 22nd, 2008
Source(s): Texas Department of State Health Services
Salmonella Saintpaul has been detected in samples of fresh jalapenos. It is the first time the strain responsible for the nationwide outbreak of salmonellosis has been detected in a food since the outbreak began but does not mean jalapenos are to blame for all the illnesses.
