Recent News About Houston Health Department

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  Ward: 'A pregnant woman needs to get tested for syphilis three times during her pregnancy'

  The Houston Health Department (HHD) has urged expectant mothers to get tested for syphilis to keep themselves and their unborn babies safe following a surge in cases among women. The HHD said syphilis infections rose 128%, along with a nine-fold rise in congenital syphilis in the city and Harris County.

  By Houston Daily Report

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  Fulgent Genetics 'pleased' to partner with Houston Health Department for COVID-19 testing in area schools

  The Houston Health Department, along with Fulgent Genetics, have joined forces to offer on-campus COVID-19 testing.

  By Art Benavidez

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