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  • Boil Water Notice BLDG 1200

    SUBJECT:  Boil Water Notice for Sheppard AFB, Potable Water System (PWS) ID 2430007, Wichita Falls, Texas1.  In accordance with the Texas Commission of Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Sheppard AFB is issuing a boil water notice for the employees and patrons of building 1200, Sheppard AFB, TX 76311,

  • Mosquito-Borne Diseases

    This summer, protect yourself and loved ones from mosquito-borne diseases. Infectious mosquitos are the most common source of transmission for West Nile Virus (WNV) & Chikungunya. WNV infection causes flu-like symptoms, while Chikungunya may cause severe headache, muscle pain, joint-swelling or

  • Dangers of standing water

    Lately rain has been more prevalent in Wichita Falls.  Increasing amounts of rain may help with the ongoing drought however, it comes with a new set of concerns.  The accumulating rain is creating non-potable standing and stagnant water, which poses a health risk to citizens.To protect yourself and

  • Dangers of excessive heat exposure

    Heat is one of the leading causes of weather-related deaths in the United States, resulting in hundreds of fatalities each year and even more heat-related illnesses. Historically, from 1979 to 2003, excessive heat exposure caused 8,015 deaths in the U.S.  During this period, more people in this

  • Golden Krust Patties recalled

    The 82d AMDS Public Health Flight received a food recall from the Golden Krust Patties, a Bronx, N.Y. establishment.They are recalling approximately 9,073,384 pounds of beef and chicken products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and

  • Individual Medical Readiness

    Each year, military members are required to complete specific medical requirements to ensure worldwide readiness. Members are responsible for keeping track of their individual medical readiness, also known as IMR. Requirements for IMR include: annual preventative health assessment or known as PHA,

  • Boil Water Rescind Notice for Bldgs 4490 and 195

    SUBJECT:  Boil Water Rescind Notice for Sheppard AFB, Potable Water System (PWS) ID 2430007, Wichita Falls, Texas1.  On 24 April 2015, Sheppard AFB PWS issued a boil water notification for Bldgs 4490 and 195, Sheppard AFB, TX 76311 to comply with Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). The

  • Fight back against Chikungunya

    Since the beginning of 2014, there have been 497 reported cases of the Chikungunya virus in the United States, which has exceeded the average 28 infections in the past years. The virus causes severe fever and joint pain that lasts for weeks.  There is no cure.  Chikungunya is a mission threatening

  • Baby Food Recalled

    Public Health was notified of Beech-Nut Nutrition recalling approximately 1,920 pounds of baby food products that may be contaminated with small pieces of glass.The baby food product was produced on December 12, 2014 and shipped to retail locations nationwide.· 4-oz. glass jars containing "Stage 2

  • UPDATE: Listeria monocytogenes in Ice Cream Products from Blue Bell Creameries

    Public Health has received an update from a previous recall for ice cream products from Blue Bell Creameries due to potential contamination of Listeria monocytogenes.  Blue Bell Creameries is now expanding their recall of products that were produced at their Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, plant to include,