Beaumont Public Health

Good Afternoon, Beaumont! We are honored and grateful to be recognized by the City with the State of the City First Line of Defense Award. This recognition reflects the tireless dedication of our Health Department staff, whose daily work helps protect our community from infectious diseases and other public health threats.
Every division within our department is committed not only to protecting health today, but to safeguarding the future of our community—ensuring that our children grow up strong, resilient, and healthy. This work is only possible because of the trust and partnership of the residents we serve.
As members of this community ourselves, we are proud to serve our city and sincerely thank our citizens for allowing us the opportunity to improve health outcomes for all.

Good Afternoon, Beaumont! Adolescent Immunization Action Week (AIAW) 2026 runs April 6-10, highlighting the importance of keeping preteens and teens up to date on recommended vaccines to protect their health and future.

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Here is an alert on Great Value Frozen Dinosaur Chicken Nuggets from DSHS. Be Well!

Good Morning, Beaumont! Here is the Wastewater report for the week! Be Well!

PSA: Bats in the Beaumont area 🦇

With the second Positive bat in less than three months, we would like to remind people to not handle bats if they find one on the ground or in their house. Just this past December, a lethargic bat was found in the 600 Blk of 21st street, and after testing, the bat was found to be positive for rabies. Most recently, an injured bat was picked up in the 6000 Blk of College, and after subsequent testing, this bat was also found to be positive for rabies.

The most common bat species in East Texas, particularly in forested areas, are the Evening Bat, which often roosts in trees and buildings, and the Eastern red bat, a common, solitary, tree-roosting species. The Mexican free-tailed bat is also highly abundant throughout Texas. Beaumont Animal Care begins receiving calls about bats in early spring and continues through the summer months. Bat mating season in Texas primarily occurs in the spring, just before or during the return journey of migratory species, with peak maternity colony activity—when pups are born and raised—occurring from March through August.

While less than 1% of the total bat population has rabies, approximately 11% of bats submitted for testing in Texas test positive. A grounded, dying, or acting-strange bat, such as paralysis or inability to fly, could be a sign of infection. Never touch a bat with your bare hands. If a bat is found in your home or makes contact with a person/pet, it should be captured (if safe to do so), call your local animal control department, and they will submit the bat for testing.

If you are bitten or scratched by a bat, wash the area immediately and seek medical attention, as rabies is 100% fatal once symptoms begin.

Not every bat that is found is sick, nor does it need to be tested, especially if the bat is carrying its young. Again, we always recommend contacting your local animal control agency and letting the officer make that determination. Stay safe this summer and practice your bat safety!

Good Afternoon, Beaumont! Here is the Wastewater report for 2 March 2026! Be Well.

Good Afternoon, Beaumont! Here is the Wastewater report! Be Well!

Good Afternoon, Beaumont! Here is the Wastewater report for 19 January 2026! Be Well!

We hope you’re starting 2026 feeling healthy and energized! The CDC has raised concerns about an increase in flu cases this season, and we want to make sure our community stays informed and protected.
Here are a few important tips to help keep Beaumont a safe and healthy place to live, work, and play:
✅ Wash your hands often
✅ Cover coughs and sneezes
✅ Stay home if you’re feeling sick
✅ Consider getting your flu shot if you haven’t already
Let’s look out for one another and keep our community strong!
Be well, Beaumont!

Good Afternoon, Beaumont! Happy Holidays!

Good Afternoon, Beaumont! Here is the DSHS wastewater report! The BPHD hopes everyone has a safe and healthy holiday season! Be Well!