2) Q:
I plan on traveling to another country. What kind of immunizations
will I need?
A: You can receive current information on what immunizations
are needed by calling Epidemiology at 713-794-9181. You also
can check the web site of the federal Centers for Disease Control
at http://www.cdc.gov.
3) Q:
I wasn't born in the City of Houston, but I need to get a birth
certificate. Can I get it from the Houston Department of Health
and Human Services?
A: You may be able to get a Certification of Birth Facts from the HDHHS Bureau of Vital
Statistics. These are available for anyone born in Texas
during specific years. For more information call 713-247-1686.
4) Q:
Where do I go in Houston I can go to get my birth certificate?
A: The HDHHS Bureau of Vital Statistics at 8000
North Stadium Drive.
5) Q:
Can I get food stamps from the Houston Department of Health
and Human Services?
A: No. The agency that issues food stamps is the Texas
Health and Human Services Commission. Call 713-767-2000.
6) Q:
I had my child immunized by your department, but I've lost the
shot records. What can I do?
A: Contact Immunizations at 713-794-9267 for copies of vaccination records.
7) Q:
I need to see a doctor for some health problems and don't have
insurance. Can I go to one of your health centers to see a doctor?
A: The agency you need to contact is the Harris
County Hospital District for this service. Call 713-643-3691.
They will instruct you on how to get a gold card that gives
you eligibility for their health clinics. Hospital District
clinics are similar to city clinics, except that the city clinics
focus on prevention and the hospital district clinics deal with
illness and treatment.
8) Q:
The mosquitoes around my house are terrible. Can the city health
department come out and spray my street for mosquitoes?
A: The city health department doesn't spray for mosquitoes.
If you live in Harris County, contact Harris
County Mosquito Control at 713-440-4800.
9) Q:
Does the city health department inspect restaurants?
A: Yes. The Consumer Health section licenses food establishments and inspects and monitors
food safety in restaurants, grocery stores, meat markets and
other retail, wholesale and institutional food establishments.
10) Q:
I believe the city's smoking ordinance is being violated in
the building where I work. Who can I call?
A: Contact Occupational
Health at 713-640-4359. This section of the health department
enforces the smoking
ordinance.
11) Q:
Where can I get well water tested?
A: Call the laboratory well water testing section at 713-558-3471.
13) Q:
I'm pregnant and have no idea what to do about health care or
seeing a doctor. I don't have any insurance. Can you help?
A: Yes. Contact one of our health
centers and someone will help answer all your questions.
14) Q:
My neighbor has weeds causing rats, plus junked cars in the
driveway. Can the health department send someone out?
A: The agency in the City of Houston that deals with this situation
is called Neighborhood
Protection. Inspectors enforce the health nuisance laws
in Houston. Call 713-218-5500.
15) Q:
Can I get the exact same services at any health center or multi-service
center?
A: Some services are available at all health centers, but not
all services. The best thing to do is call the health center
and find out what services are offered at that location. Multi-service
centers have a variety of different services, as different
agencies are housed at different centers.
16) Q:
I want to know more about AIDS and HIV. Can you help?
A: Yes. You can start by calling the AIDS hotline at 713-794-9020.
You can also find information on our web site - click
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