[The following information is provided courtesy of the City of Houston.]

The City of Houston's Health and Human Services Department continues to monitor very closely developments surrounding an outbreak of Swine Flu in Mexico and cases reported elsewhere in the United States. We are working with federal and state health officials to ensure prompt detection and appropriate responses. There are no known cases in Southeast Texas at this time. Meanwhile, the best sources of information and advice on the Swine Flu and this occurrence include the following:

1. The City of Houston website, which will provide information specific to Houston and the area as warranted:  http://www.houstontx.gov/health/swineflu.html

2. The state Health Department's website providing information about Texas' situation and response:  http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/swineflu/default.shtm

3. The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website: http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/ 

4. The World Health Organization website: http://www.who.int/csr/disease/swineflu/en/index.html