HCPH Summer Health Resources

Keep the heat off the field. During this summer in Houston, play smart defense against the sun, stay hydrated, seek shade, and avoid peak heat hours.

Heat Safety PDF English
Heat Safety PDF Spanish

CDC Heat-Related Illness Information

Keep mosquitoes off the field. During this summer in Houston, play defense against bites with repellent, protective clothing, and by removing standing water.

Mosquito Safety PDF English
Mosquito Safety PDF Spanish

Harris County Public Health Mosquito-borne Diseases Information

Keep your family match-ready by following the four winning plays: clean, separate, cook, and chill, especially to protect players at higher risk like young children, older adults, pregnant women, and those with weakened immune systems.

Food Safety PDF English
Food Safety PDF Spanish

Handwashing PDF English
Handwashing PDF Spanish

Harris County Public Health Foodborne Illness and Food Complaints Information

Keep pets safe off the fireworks field. This Fourth of July, play defense against loud noises and heat, keep pets indoors, secured, and away from fireworks, and make sure they stay calm, cool, and hydrated.

Firework Safety PDF English
Firework Safety PDF Spanish

American Veterinary Medical Association July 4th Safety Information

Harris County Fire Marshal Fireworks Safety Information

Keep protection in the starting lineup. During this summer in Houston, play smart defense against STIs/HIV: use condoms, get tested regularly, and know your status.

STI Prevention PDF English
STI Prevention PDF Spanish

Harris County Public Health HIV/STI Prevention Information

Harris County Public Health - Health and Wellness Services Information

CDC HIV Information

During this summer in Houston, stay supported on and off the field. If you or someone you know is affected by substance use, connect to local prevention, treatment, and recovery resources available across Harris County.

Substance Use Prevention PDF English
Substance Use Prevention PDF Spanish

Keep your little all-stars safe this summer. During this summer in Houston, stay within arm’s reach of children near water.

Water Safety PDF English
Water Safety PDF Spanish

Harris County Public Health Swimming Pools and Spa Safety Information

CDC Drowning Prevention Information