Aug
Health Officials Confirm 13th West Nile-Related Dallas Co. Death
Health Officials Confirm 13th West Nile-Related Dallas Co. Death DALLAS COUNTY (CBSDFW.COM) – There are now more than a dozen Dallas County residents who have died from West Nile Virus related health issues. Wednesday officials with Dallas County Health and Human Services (DCHHS) confirmed that a 13th person in the area has died. Officials say [...]
Aug
Dallas County To Hand Out Free Insect Repellent To Needy
Dallas County To Hand Out Free Insect Repellent To Needy A man sprays on mosquito repellent. (credit: Mario Villafuerte/Gettyimages) DALLAS COUNTY (CBSDFW.COM) – Dallas County Health and Human Services (DCHHS) is teaming up with a mosquito protection company to provide needy residents with insect repellent. Continuing the fight against the West Nile Virus, DCHHS and [...]
Aug
8th West Nile Death In Dallas County
8th West Nile Death In Dallas County DALLAS (CBSDFW.COM) – The eighth West Nile related death in Dallas County was confirmed Tuesday by Dallas County Health and Human Services (DCHHS). The unidentified person lived in the 75229 zip code area. DCHHS officials say the cause of death was West Nile Neuroinvasive Disease. Late Tuesday afternoon DCHHS [...]
Aug
7th West Nile Death In Dallas County
7th West Nile Death In Dallas County DALLAS (CBSDFW.COM) – Dallas County Health and Human Services confirmed the county’s seventh West Nile virus-related death Monday. The patient lived in the Seagoville 75159 zip code area. DCHHS says the patient was diagnosed with West Nile Neuroinvasive Disease. Ellis County health officials also reported a West Nile [...]
Aug
Sixth West Nile Related Death In Dallas County
Sixth West Nile Related Death In Dallas County DALLAS (CBSDFW.COM) – Dallas County Health and Human Services (DCHHS) has confirmed the county’s sixth West Nile virus related death. The deceased person lived in the 75062 zip code area and was diagnosed with West Nile Neuroinvasive Disease. Citing privacy and medical confidentiality concerns, DCHHS did not [...]
Jul
DCHHS Holding Free Back-To-School Vaccination Clinic
DCHHS Holding Free Back-To-School Vaccination Clinic DALLAS (CBSDFW.COM) – It’s that time of year again, when youngsters are reminded of the upcoming school year with a prick in the arm. It is time for parents to focus on vaccinations for schoolchildren. On Saturday, Dallas County Health and Human Services (DCHHS) will hold a free health [...]
Jun
DCHHS Confirms Human West Nile Case
DCHHS Confirms Human West Nile Case Dallas County Health and Human Services says the first human case of West Nile virus has surfaced in Dallas County. Photo Credit: Getty Images Go to News Source Fort Worth News
Jun
DCHHS Confirms West Nile Case
DCHHS Confirms West Nile Case Dallas County Health and Human Services says the first human case of West Nile virus has surfaced in Dallas County. Photo Credit: Getty Images Go to News Source Fort Worth News
Jan
DCHHS Gets New Shipment Of Meningitis Vaccine
DCHHS Gets New Shipment Of Meningitis Vaccine DALLAS (CBSDFW.COM) – Good news for residents in Dallas County. On Thursday, Dallas County Health and Human Services announced that they received another shipment of the meningitis vaccine. Last week DCHHS had run out of the vaccine. The rush on meningitis shots was spurred by Senate Bill 1107 [...]
Jan
DCHHS Out of Low-Cost Meningitis Vaccine
DCHHS Out of Low-Cost Meningitis Vaccine Dallas County Health and Human Services said Friday that they are out of the meningitis vaccine for the Adult Safety Net program. Go to News Source Fort Worth News
