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Austin Public Health Our mission is to prevent disease, promote health, and protect the well-being of all. Do not use Facebook for open records requests.

If you are looking for more information about Austin Public Health, please visit www.austintexas.gov/health. Instead use http://goo.gl/CEn8Wc.

It's natural to want your baby to be cozy, but soft bedding, pillows and stuffed animals in the crib can raise the risk ...
30/10/2026

It's natural to want your baby to be cozy, but soft bedding, pillows and stuffed animals in the crib can raise the risk of suffocation.

A bare crib may look plain, but it is one of the simplest ways to help your baby sleep safely. Save the blankets and soft toys for supervised playtime, and cuddle time when you are awake and watching. These items are generally safe to add to the crib after your baby turns 12 months old.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4hj1KRM
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Es natural querer que su bebé esté cómodo y abrigado, pero la ropa de cama suave, las almohadas y los peluches en la cuna pueden aumentar el riesgo de asfixia.

Una cuna despejada puede parecer fría, pero es una de las maneras más sencillas de ayudar a que su bebé duerma seguro. Guarde las mantas y los juguetes de peluche para los momentos de juego bajo supervisión y para los mimos cuando usted esté despierto y atento. Por lo general, es seguro incorporar estos elementos a la cuna después de que el bebé cumpla 12 meses.

Más información en bit.ly/4ryNMQn.

Caring for a family can bring up a lot of questions. 💙 The ATX Family Care group is a place to find family health inform...
30/10/2026

Caring for a family can bring up a lot of questions. 💙 The ATX Family Care group is a place to find family health information, local resources and support from your community. Join the group and get connected.

Nighttime feedings can be exhausting. It’s easy to see why a tired parent might doze off with their baby nearby, but loc...
29/10/2026

Nighttime feedings can be exhausting. It’s easy to see why a tired parent might doze off with their baby nearby, but local data shows that most infant sleep deaths happen when a baby is sleeping in an adult bed.

The safest place for your baby to sleep is alone, on their back, in a crib or bassinet. Keeping that crib or bassinet right next to your bed lets you stay close to your baby while giving them a safe place to sleep.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4hj1KRM
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Alimentar al bebé por la noche puede ser agotador. Es comprensible que una madre o un padre cansado se quede dormido con su bebé cerca; sin embargo, los datos locales demuestran que la mayoría de las muertes infantiles durante el sueño ocurren cuando el bebé duerme en una cama para adultos.

El lugar más seguro para que su bebé duerma es solo, boca arriba y en una cuna o moisés. Tener esa cuna o moisés justo al lado de su cama le permite estar cerca de su bebé y, al mismo tiempo, brindarle un espacio seguro para dormir.

Más información en bit.ly/4ryNMQn.

We’ve seen a rise in monkeypox cases over the past month, primarily among unvaccinated people in Austin and Travis Count...
28/10/2026

We’ve seen a rise in monkeypox cases over the past month, primarily among unvaccinated people in Austin and Travis County. Monkeypox is actively spreading and it’s spreading very fast.

If you haven’t been vaccinated, we strongly encourage you to get your monkeypox vaccine as soon as possible.

📞 Call 512-972-5520 to schedule your appointment with Austin Public Health.
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Hemos observado un aumento en los casos de monkeypox (viruela del mono) durante el último mes, principalmente en las personas no vacunadas en Austin y el Condado de Travis. La monkeypox se está propagando activamente y muy rápido.

Si no te has vacunado, te recomendamos que te vacunes contra la monkeypox lo más pronto posible.

Llama al 512-972-5520 para programar una cita con Salud Pública de Austin.

You have the power to reduce pollution by going tobacco‑free. Cigarette filters and v**e waste persist in the environmen...
26/10/2026

You have the power to reduce pollution by going tobacco‑free. Cigarette filters and v**e waste persist in the environment for years, but choosing to quit today can have a lasting impact. Start your quit plan and take a step toward a cleaner future. Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW to get confidential, personalized help today.
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Tiene el poder de reducir la contaminación dejando el tabaco. Los filtros de ci*******os y los residuos de los v**eadores permanecen en el ambiente por años, pero elegir dejar el tabaco hoy mismo puede tener un impacto permanente. Empiece su plan para dejar y dé un paso hacia un futuro más limpio. Llame al 1-800-QUIT-NOW para obtener ayuda personalizada y confidencial hoy mismo.

🎃 Spooky season is about more than candy and costumes, it is a fun way to get moving! This Halloween: Take a longer ro...
26/10/2026

🎃 Spooky season is about more than candy and costumes, it is a fun way to get moving!

This Halloween:

Take a longer route around the neighborhood to see Halloween decorations

Walk instead of driving to the grocery store to get your treats

Host a dance party for your friends or family

What is your favorite way to stay active during fall?
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🎃 La temporada espeluznante es más que solo dulces y disfraces, es una forma divertida de empezar a moverse.

Este Halloween:

Tome el camino más largo por el barrio para ver las decoraciones de Halloween

Camine en vez de conducir hasta la tienda de comestibles para comprar sus dulces

Organice un baile para sus familiares o amigos

¿Cuál es su forma preferida de mantener la actividad física durante el otoño?

Safe sleep checklist: 😴 Use a firm, flat and separate sleep surface. 🧸 Remove blankets, pillows and stuffed animals from...
26/10/2026

Safe sleep checklist:

😴 Use a firm, flat and separate sleep surface.
🧸 Remove blankets, pillows and stuffed animals from the sleep space.
🚼 Place your baby on their back to sleep.
🚭 Keep your baby smoke-free before and after birth.

These four simple habits can help protect your baby while they sleep.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4hj1KRM
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Lista de verificación para un sueño seguro:

😴 Use una superficie plana, firme e independiente para dormir.
🧸 Retire mantas, almohadas y peluches del espacio donde duerme el bebé.
🚼 Acueste a su bebé boca arriba para dormir.
🚭 No exponga a su bebé al humo del ci******lo antes ni después del nacimiento.

Estos cuatro hábitos sencillos pueden ayudar a proteger a su bebé mientras duerme.

Más información en bit.ly/4ryNMQn.

Busy schedule? Make time for movement this fall. 🍂 A quick walk, stretch or workout can help you stay active, even on yo...
24/10/2026

Busy schedule? Make time for movement this fall. 🍂 A quick walk, stretch or workout can help you stay active, even on your busiest days. 👟
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¿Tiene una agenda ocupada? Este otoño, hágase un tiempo para moverse. 🍂 Una caminata rápida, algunos estiramientos o ejercicios le ayudarán a mantener una vida activa, incluso durante sus días más ocupados. 👟

The City of Austin and the Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University hosted a talk on extreme heat. They disc...
23/10/2026

The City of Austin and the Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University hosted a talk on extreme heat. They discussed how it affects children and pregnant people, and how to reduce risk.

Thank you to the Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University, the Office of Mayor Kirk Watson and the National League of Cities for supporting this effort.

🎃Austin Public Health's Boo the Flu event was a success. Staff administered 127 flu vaccines, nearly doubling last year'...
23/10/2026

🎃Austin Public Health's Boo the Flu event was a success. Staff administered 127 flu vaccines, nearly doubling last year's numbers.

Did you miss Boo the Flu 👻? Don't be scared, there is still time to get your flu shot before Halloween and the holiday season. Call 512-972-5520 to make an appointment.

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Monday 08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 17:00
Thursday 08:00 - 17:00
Friday 08:00 - 17:00

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