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Flu, COVID-19 & RSV: Staying Safe This Respiratory Season
Simple, CDC-based steps to protect your family from flu, COVID-19 and RSV this season, plus the emergency warning signs that mean it’s time to call 911.
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Health, safety & EMS education
Practical, sourced guidance for Texas families, patients and facilities: emergency care basics, seasonal safety and preparedness.
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How to Become an EMT or Paramedic in Texas
A plain-language guide to Texas EMS certification: the levels, the approved course, the National Registry exam, the DSHS application, fingerprinting and renewal.
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Generator and Carbon Monoxide Safety After Storms and Outages
Portable generators, grills and cars can create deadly carbon monoxide. Learn the symptoms, safe generator placement, and what to do if a CO alarm sounds.
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Falls Prevention Awareness Week: Simple Steps for Older Adults
Falls are common among older adults, but many can be prevented. Practical tips on exercise, medicines, vision, home safety, and what to do if a fall happens.
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Sepsis Awareness Month: Know the Signs and Act Fast
Sepsis is a life-threatening medical emergency caused by the body’s extreme response to an infection. Learn who is at higher risk, the warning signs, and when to act.
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National Preparedness Month: Build Your Family’s Kit and Plan
September is National Preparedness Month. Here’s how Texas households can build an emergency kit, make a plan, and prepare for family members with medical needs.
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Opioid Overdose: Signs to Know and How to Use Naloxone
Ahead of International Overdose Awareness Day, learn the signs of an opioid overdose, how naloxone works, and where Texans can get it, often for free.
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What to Expect During an Inter-Facility Ambulance Transport
BLS, ALS and critical care transport explained, plus what happens at handoff, what to bring, riding along, and questions families can ask.
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When to Call 911 vs. Schedule a Non-Emergency Ambulance
Warning signs that mean call 911 now, what non-emergency ambulance transport is for, and what to have ready when you call to schedule a ride.
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Hurricane Season Prep for Gulf Coast Families With Medical Needs
Peak hurricane season is here. How Gulf Coast families can plan for evacuation, medications, oxygen, dialysis and power-dependent equipment before a storm.
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Hands-Only CPR: What the 2025 AHA Guidelines Mean for You
Early CPR could double or triple a person’s chance of surviving cardiac arrest. Learn Hands-Only CPR, how to use an AED and what the 2025 AHA Guidelines say.
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Know the Signs of Stroke: B.E. F.A.S.T. and Why Minutes Matter
Learn the B.E. F.A.S.T. warning signs of stroke, why you should call 911 instead of driving to the hospital, and why noting the time symptoms started matters.
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Drowning Prevention for Pools, Lakes and the Gulf Coast
Drowning can happen quickly and quietly. Learn the layers of protection for pools, lakes and Gulf beaches, from fences and life jackets to escaping a rip current.
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Heat Exhaustion vs. Heat Stroke: Staying Safe in a Texas Summer
Texas heat can turn dangerous fast. Learn the difference between heat exhaustion and heat stroke, who is most at risk, how to prevent heat illness, and when to call 911.
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A Summer Health Checklist for Texas Households
Heat, sleep, an up-to-date medication list, a plan for medical devices and refills, and emergency information you can hand to responders: a simple checklist for the Texas summer.
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