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September is National Food Safety Education Month

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The Galveston County Health District recognizes National Food Safety Education Month as  a great opportunity to educate the public about the importance of practicing food safetyfood safe checkmark. The Partnership for Food Safety Education (PFSE) and its Federal partners—the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food Safety and Inspection Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)—have provided  a compilation of consumer food safety education resources. These resources are in both English and Spanish and are user friendly. Please visit  this food safety information and share it with family and friends.

Childhood Lead Poisoning

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WIC services resume in Galveston County following Ike
New equipment to be used in fight against lead poisoning
GCHD issues mosquito precautions
Fourth Environmental Summit to be held
Time for Back-to-School immunizations
WIC program to provide benefits electronically
Salmonella strain found in Jalapenos
Mammograms available
Fish consumption advisory issued
Health District stresses heat safety
Salmonellosis outbreak investigated
Joe Vickery Shelter closed three days for improvements
Precautions to prevent dog bites
Cover the Uninsured Week guest column
Health District offers rapid HIV testing
Health District Releases Annual Report
Support for Tobacco Cessation
Childhood Lead Poisoning
State Info About Staph Infections
Health Boards Welcome New Members and Officers
   
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