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Get Seasonal Flu Shot Now

Go to TexasFlu.org

Learn how to protect yourself this fall and winter. Go to TexasFlu.org, the DSHS site for flu information in Texas. The site will continue to be updated as the flu season progresses.

Big, Healthy Changes for WIC

Texas is rolling out a new, healthier WIC food package starting in October. The new food choices include fruits, vegetables and more variety for women, infants and children. For more information, go to TexasWIC.org. Read the News Release.

Helping People with Disabilities Prepare for Flu Outbreak

The Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities is asking Texans who have disabilities or who care for someone with a disability to take an online survey about their planning for an emergency or an outbreak of pandemic flu. The survey is available in English and Spanish. Take the survey.

Resources for military service members, veterans, and their families

TexVet: Partners Across Texas (TexVet P.A.T.) is a collaborative effort of various local, state, and federal entities and programs to ensure the availability of a system of resources and referrals for members of our military service, veterans, and their families. Visit www.TexVet.com for information about access to available health care, social services, and support systems.

Prepare for Storm Season Today

Tornadoes. Hurricanes. Floods. Wildfires. These and other disasters frequently occur in Texas during the spring and summer months. It’s too late to plan for these emergencies once a storm approaches. Now is the time to prepare yourself and your family for any emergency. Follow the easy suggestions at TexasPrepares.org or TexasPrepara.org (Spanish) today.