Montgomery County Public Health

The su***de rate for men is about four times higher than the rate for women.
Some factors that may increase the likelihood of su***de can include:
- History of depression, trauma and other mental health difficulties
- Financial problems, job loss, or legal issues
- Social isolation
- Lack of access to health care
- Intimate partner or family relationship problems
Preventing su***de begins long before someone is experiencing a crisis. Connection and emotional support matter. Here’s what you can do.

Some germs can learn how to fight off medicine! This is called antimicrobial resistance. It can make people sick for longer and make infections harder to treat. Use antibiotics only as directed and stay up to date immunizations.

Cryptosporidium (crypto) is a germ that causes diarrhea. It can spread easily in pools and splash pads.

Protect your family by:

Avoid drinking or swallowing pool water.

Taking kids on bathroom breaks.

Not swimming if you are sick with diarrhea.

Getting enough water every day is important for health! Drinking water can prevent dehydration, which may cause unclear thinking, mood change, overheating, constipation, and kidney stones. Cheers to your next glass of water! 💦

The Montgomery County Public Health Department has received confirmation from the Texas Department of State Health Services of the first case of West Nile Virus in a resident of Montgomery County for 2026. The resident, a woman in her 50s, resides in the 77355 zip code and was diagnosed with West Nile Virus neuroinvasive disease.

Mosquito season started in May and typically lasts until the end of October. According to the CDC, the most effective way to avoid West Nile Virus is to prevent mosquito bites. Avoid bites by using insect repellants registered with the Environmental Protection Agency, wearing protective clothing when outdoors and removing standing water outside of your home. Standing water creates breeding grounds for mosquitos, where they can lay their eggs and reproduce.