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County Health Office Gives Annual Report: Vaccines, Inspections and Flu‑clinic Plans
Summary
Texas Department of State Health Services staff reported 14 investigations, 323 vaccines administered, 16 sanitation inspections and plans for flu clinics and car‑seat safety outreach; the court accepted the report.
Representatives from the Texas Department of State Health Services presented the county annual health report to the commissioners. Chelsea Lomas (public‑health specialist) summarized the report: the department investigated 14 cases, reported no tuberculosis cases in the area, provided rabies vaccinations when needed, administered 323 vaccines, and completed 16 food and general sanitation inspections during the reporting period.
Staff described outreach plans including upcoming flu clinics targeted at underinsured and uninsured residents and car‑seat safety work with day cares and bus drivers. The health team also noted their participation in school health advisory committees (SHAC) and community needs assessments.
After a brief question from the court about car seats on buses and coordination with TxDOT and local partners, court members thanked the team and accepted the presentation.
