COMMUNICABLE DISEASES

Health and Human Services

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 832.393.5427.
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 832.393.5173 or 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.