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AUSTIN, Texas – Austin Public Health (APH), in collaboration with a national network of public health leaders and academic institutions, has launched a new online tool that models the spread of measles in communities, such as schools and childcare…

AUSTIN, Texas – Regular health screenings are the best way to prevent illness, but only one in four Americans get a regular yearly check-up. Austin Public Health (APH) Health Equity Unit invites you to change that by bringing someone with you to Take…

AUSTIN, Texas – Chronic disease is a serious health risk in Travis County, accounting for more than half of all deaths. Austin Public Health has published its 2025 Chronic Disease Report to raise awareness and understanding of the impact of these…

AUSTIN, Texas — On Tuesday Mayor Kirk Watson and Travis County Judge Andy Brown joined Austin Public Health, Austin-Travis County EMS, and community partners to share an update on a one-time, $2 million federally funded initiative to combat the…

AUSTIN, Texas — Austin Public Health (APH) has been notified that an El Paso resident was infectious with measles while visiting Austin from April 25 to April 27. This case is separate from the previously reported measles case involving a Travis…

AUSTIN, Texas—With warmer weather, Austin Public Health (APH) surveillance and testing are underway ahead of mosquito season. The time is now to learn mosquito prevention strategies and equip yourself to stay safe from mosquito-borne diseases such as…

AUSTIN, Texas — With warmer weather, Austin Public Health (APH) surveillance and testing are underway ahead of mosquito season. The time is now to learn mosquito prevention strategies and equip yourself to stay safe from mosquito-borne diseases such…

AUSTIN, Texas – Austin Public Health (APH) is actively investigating a second reported case of measles in Travis County in 2025. The case involves a vaccinated adult who may have been exposed to the virus while traveling domestically within the…