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Worksite & Faith Community Health Partners recognized for their efforts promoting health and well-being.

Austin Public Health confirms its second case of measles in Travis County in 2026. The case involves an unvaccinated infant who most likely was exposed to the virus while traveling internationally.

The City of Austin and Austin Public Health (APH) invite everyone to the FREE Fiesta de Salud Health Fair on Saturday, September 19, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center.

Austin Public Health is reporting Travis County’s first West Nile virus case of 2026. 

Austin Public Health has published a new dashboard that tracks emergency room visits for heat-related illness over the course of the summer.

August is National Breastfeeding Month, and Austin Public Health is recognizing this by promoting the many benefits of breastfeeding and highlighting the free support services available to families throughout our community.

August is National Immunization Awareness Month, and with school just around the corner, Austin Public Health is encouraging everyone, especially parents of children, to get themselves and their loved ones vaccinated and protect themselves.

The mosquito pool in the 78733 zip code is the first positive pool of the year. 

Regional public health agencies across Central Texas have expanded coordination with regional, state, and federal partners as the region prepares to welcome an increase in visitors associated with the FIFA World Cup.