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I understand that the information that I provide will be treated as confidential in accordance with Vernon's Statutes, Code of Public Health Section 81.046 which does not allow the sharing of STD case follow-up information to any party outside the public health team with a need to know. STD information cannot be made public upon subpoena or otherwise except in the cases involving minors under the age of 13, or if the information provided suggests child abuse.

This site is provided as a free service to help you make sure that your sex partner(s) or your friends who may have been exposed to the STD that you were treated for, can get notified and referred to medical care by specially trained DIS. This process is totally confidential and it will help stop the spread of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). To learn more about this service, visit about our services.

This site is also used for educational purposes. We encourage you to visit the educational links; prevention, std facts, frequently asked questions, and community partners sections.

If you have any question about our services, please contact us at:

Houston Department of Health and Human Services

Bureau of HIV/STD and Viral Hepatitis Prevention

8000 North Stadium Drive,5^th floor
Houston, Texas 77054
832.393.5010 : Phone
832.393.5237 : Fax
penshouston@houstontx.gov

The mission of the Houston Department of Health and Human Services is to provide leadership in the promotion and protection of the health and social well being of the Houston Community through advocacy, education and community-based health services.

To work in partnership with the community to promote and protect the health and social well being of Houstonians.

Self-sufficient families and individuals in safe and healthy communities.

Houston Department of Health and Human Services.
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