COMMUNICABLE DISEASES

• AIDS/HIV Counseling and Testing
  HIV counseling and testing are provided at all HDHHS health centers. Education and  information about HIV infection are provided through direct service and a hotline. Other services include case management for HIV infected women, children and/or families and community outreach to injecting drug users.
• Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) testing
  
• Immunizations - Immunizations for infants, children and adults are offered at all HDHHS health centers and at 40 community sites throughout the city. Many sites have weekend and/or evening hours. For a schedule and location near you, call 713.794.9267.
• Epidemiology and Disease Reporting
• Tuberculosis (TB Control) - Examination, treatment and follow-up of tuberculosis (TB) cases and contacts is provided at all HDHHS health centers. Many sites have evening and weekend hours. Call the nearest health center for more information.
• Hansen's Disease - Leprosy, also known as Hansen’s Disease, is a bacterial disease of the skin and nerves. Early signs or symptoms include: a rash on the trunk of the body and/or extremities; reddish or pale colored skin patches which do not itch and which may have lost some feeling; skin patches which get larger or do not go away, despite medical treatment; bumps and thickening of the skin, especially on the face, ears and the extremities; loss of feeling or weakness of the fingers or toes; a painful nerve or weak muscles of the lower arm or leg. More information is available.