Austin Public Health
Austin Public Health works to ensure that the community is protected from disease and other public health threats, and to empower others to live healthier, safer lives.
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Austin Public Health offers health services like vaccinations, health screenings, and social services.
Narcan Saves Lives
Watch a short video to learn how to use naloxone (Narcan) spray.
To learn more about how you can recognize and prevent opioid overdoses, visit one-dose.org.
View our dashboard for data on opioid overdoses in Austin and Travis County.
Check out the resource hub containing educational materials, resources and access to information.
Measles is Serious
About one in five people who get measles will have to be hospitalized. Talk to your healthcare provider to make sure you’re vaccinated against measles.
Disease Reporting-Epidemiology and Disease Surveillance
Disease surveillance means collecting and analyzing information about illnesses to track trends, detect outbreaks and understand what factors increase the risk of disease. In Texas, health care providers, hospitals, labs, schools, and others are required to report nearly 80 diseases and health conditions to local and state health officials
Health Resources
Where community, preparedness, and service come together
Be aware of potentially harmful algae.
The Health Equity and Community Engagement Division offers a variety programs addressing health equity in our community to ensure that everyone has equal access to health and human services.
Where community, preparedness, and service come together
Be aware of potentially harmful algae.
The Health Equity and Community Engagement Division offers a variety programs addressing health equity in our community to ensure that everyone has equal access to health and human services.
Reduce the spread of diseases like West Nile Virus.
The Address Your Stress campaign explains how stress affects the mind and body - and what you can do to interrupt stress before it causes harm to you, your family, and your community.
Practices for how medical information may be used.
