Public Health Information & Alerts

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The following resources are posted by DCMS for informational purposes and are subject to updates by the originating authors. Please contact the entity indicated within the informational resources for relevant updates. 

Health Alerts

What Clinicians Should Know about Ebola Bundibugyo Virus - (CDC COCA Call - May 28, 2026)
Ebola Disease Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda - May 19, 2026
2026 Hantavirus Outbreak: Testing for Potential Infection - May 18, 2026 - May 18, 2026
2026 Multi-country Hantavirus Cluster Linked to Cruise Ship - May 8, 2026
DSHS Statement On Texas Residents Who Were On Board The MV Hondius - May 7, 2026
Medetomidine in the U.S. Illegal Fentanyl Supply Increasing Risk for Overdose and Severe Withdrawal Syndrome - Apr. 2, 2026
DCHHS Measles Page
Vaccine considerations for specific groups
DSHS Vaccine Recommendations: English and Spanish

FIFA World Cup Public Health Resources

Infectious Disease Consultation Hotline - 2026
Language Selection Chart - 2026
DSHS List of Health Conditions or Incidents that could impact Human Health for Public Health Preparedness for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Games in Texas - Feb. 26, 2026
Texas Notifiable Conditions - 2026
North Texas Regional County Health Department Contact Information - 2026
DSHS Chief Complaint or Triage Note Tags, Syndromic Surveillance Information - 2026
FIFA World Cup 2026 - 2026
FIFA World Cup 2026: Global Crowds, Shared Risks-Preparing for High-Consequence Infectious Diseases - 2026
Travelers' Health - 2026
Post-Travel Evaluation to Rule Out Viral Special Pathogen Infection - 2026
Clinical Guidance: Malaria Diagnosis & Treatment in the U.S. - 2026
The FIFA World Cup as a global sentinel event for antimicrobial resistance The Lancet Microbe - 2026
Downloadable List of Useful Websites and Links - 2026
DSHS World Cup Flyers - 2026
DSHS Rabies Flyers - 2026

Substance Use Disorders and Opioid Resources and Training

Texas HHS medication assisted treatment resources
Resources and training information from SAMHSA
New DEA training requirements and CME opportunities

Stay informed with the latest information. If there is information you need and can't find it, please don't hesitate to contact the TMA Knowledge Center or DCMS staff:

Texas Medical Association Website
Dallas County Health & Human Services
Texas Health & Human Services
Texas Medical Board

Mental Health Support

24/7 HHSC Statewide COVID-19 Mental Health Support
(833) 986-1919

Health Alerts Archive 

First Reported Outbreak Caused by Marburg Virus in Ethiopia
Texas HHS Health Alert: Increase in Pertussis Cases in Texas (November 3, 2025) Ongoing Risk of Dengue Virus Infections and Updated Testing Recommendations in the United States
Accelerated Subtyping of Influenza A in Hospitalized Patients
First Case of Clade I Mpox Diagnosed in the United States
Increased Oropouche Virus Activity and Associated Risk to Travelers
DCHHS Reports the First Confirmed Heat-Related Death in Dallas County
Dallas County Health and Human Services (DCHHS) and Recovery Resource Council (RRC) release overdose data to action: Dallas County 2024 community needs assessment.
West Nile Virus (WNV) Watch 2024

Increased Risk of Dengue Virus Infections in the United States
Update: Ongoing Transmission of Mpox in Texas and Recommendations for Preparedness