/tags/flu-vaccine flu vaccine en-US Copyright Mon, 27 Jan 2025 11:00:00 GMT /health-wellness/2025-01-27/north-texas-medical-official-urges-caution-amid-increase-in-flu-cases The CDC began reporting higher flu rates across the U.S. in late fall. A North Texas health official explains why the region’s only now seeing an increase. Mon, 27 Jan 2025 11:00:00 GMT /health-wellness/2025-01-27/north-texas-medical-official-urges-caution-amid-increase-in-flu-cases Sam Baker /health-wellness/2024-01-09/long-covid-texas-virus-surge COVID-19 cases are increasing nationally after the winter holidays, which can mean more health risks like long COVID. Tue, 09 Jan 2024 12:00:00 GMT /health-wellness/2024-01-09/long-covid-texas-virus-surge Elena Rivera /health-wellness/2023-12-18/texas-flu-shot-near-me Flu cases in Texas have been increasing since mid-October, and health officials are encouraging people to get vaccinated before the holidays. Mon, 18 Dec 2023 12:00:00 GMT /health-wellness/2023-12-18/texas-flu-shot-near-me Elena Rivera /health-wellness/2023-12-04/kids-immunization-texas-covid COVID-19 vaccine misinformation has contributed to a declining rate of childhood vaccinations in North Texas. Mon, 04 Dec 2023 11:00:00 GMT /health-wellness/2023-12-04/kids-immunization-texas-covid Elena Rivera /health-wellness/2023-11-17/cdc-dallas-rsv-covid Mandy Cohen, the director for the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, visited Dallas County today to discuss vaccines heading into the winter months. Fri, 17 Nov 2023 22:20:59 GMT /health-wellness/2023-11-17/cdc-dallas-rsv-covid Elena Rivera /health-wellness/2023-10-18/dallas-county-pop-up-clinics-offering-free-covid-19-and-flu-vaccines Dallas County Health and Human Services (DCHHS) launches free COVID-19 and flu vaccine pop-up clinics, ensuring convenient access to vital vaccinations. Wed, 18 Oct 2023 09:00:00 GMT /health-wellness/2023-10-18/dallas-county-pop-up-clinics-offering-free-covid-19-and-flu-vaccines Zara Amaechi /health-wellness/2022-10-10/texas-is-seeing-a-spike-in-flu-cases-health-experts-say-to-get-your-flu-shot-now The CDC late last month reported Texas and New York have seen the high number of flu cases this season, so far. ËÄ»¢Ó°Ôºâ€™s Sam Baker talked about this with Dr. Donna Casey, an internist with Texas Health Dallas. Mon, 10 Oct 2022 10:00:00 GMT /health-wellness/2022-10-10/texas-is-seeing-a-spike-in-flu-cases-health-experts-say-to-get-your-flu-shot-now Sam Baker /health-wellness/2021-11-24/health-experts-urge-texans-to-get-vaccinated-ahead-of-flu-season-resurgence The Texas Medical Association is urging people to get flu shots due to concerns flu season could be worse this year with fewer people masking and crowds gathering again. Wed, 24 Nov 2021 18:19:58 GMT /health-wellness/2021-11-24/health-experts-urge-texans-to-get-vaccinated-ahead-of-flu-season-resurgence Joseph Leahy | The Texas Newsroom /health-wellness/2021-10-05/healthcare-providers-warn-that-texas-could-see-a-surge-of-flu-covid-19-cases-this-fall Experts in the state are concerned about what they're calling a "twindemic," a possible surge in flu and COVID-19 cases. Tue, 05 Oct 2021 21:32:43 GMT /health-wellness/2021-10-05/healthcare-providers-warn-that-texas-could-see-a-surge-of-flu-covid-19-cases-this-fall Galilee Abdullah /2021-09-07/here-are-the-key-reasons-to-get-a-flu-shot-now A mild flu season last year means fewer folks are immune to strains starting to circulate now. Scientists predict 100,000 to 400,000 extra U.S. hospitalizations with the deadly flu virus this year. Wed, 08 Sep 2021 20:00:00 GMT /2021-09-07/here-are-the-key-reasons-to-get-a-flu-shot-now Fran Kritz