Harris County Medical Society

ALT Banner with aerosol spray can icon that says, “Prevent Mosquito Bites.” Illustrations of tires with standing water, insect spray, long-sleeve clothes, and window screens with the accompanying tips, “Remove standing water. Use EPA-registered insect repellent. Wear long-sleeved shirts and pants. Install window and door screens.”

ALT Labels of Boar’s Head Liverwurst and Virginia Ham with text saying: “Food Safety Alert, Listeria outbreak linked to meats sliced at delis. Do not eat recalled deli meats. • Boar’s Head Products with “EST. 12612” • Liverwurst, different types of ham, bologna, and other meats • See the recall notice for the full list • Clean your refrigerator if you had recalled products. • People at higher risk should continue to heat all other deli meats to 165F or until steaming hot before eating. cdc.gov/foodsafety/outbreaks.”

ALT Blue and orange graphic. Header has thermometer icon and says Beat the Heat. Diagram showing the human body. On the left are symptoms of heat exhaustion: dizziness, nausea, and weakness. It's recommended that you drink water, move to cooler, air-conditioned, or shaded space. On the right side of the body are symptoms of heat stroke: confusion, headache, and unconsciousness. You should immediately call 911, loosen or dampen clothing, and use cool compress on forehead and neck.

ALT Light blue graphic with orange banner at the top with spatula icon. Header says, "grill safety. Don’t cross contaminate. Throw out marinades and sauces that have touched raw meat juices. Put cooked meat on a clean plate." Illustration of a picnic table with cooked burger and wings, with several sauces to choose from.

ALT Purple background with a white sticky note reading, “Medications for opioid use disorder can help you overcome addiction.”

ALT A graphic of the US with text to the right that reads "Each year 1.7 million adults in America develop sepsis. At least 350,000 die during their hospitalization or are discharged to hospice"