Flu season is underway. Each year, around this time, weâre all encouraged to get our flu shots, and we learn about whatever strains of the influenza virus may be affecting Houston and the rest of the nation. But some in the medical community are concerned that events in Washington might be shaking up this yearâs flu forecast. The government shutdown means, among other things, the federal workers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention who regularly track the flu virus have â yes â been furloughed.
Today on Houston Mattersâ¦weâll find out what we do know and can track about flu bugs in and around Houston this year, what vaccines are available, and what else you should know about flu season.
Also we discuss Houstoniansâ experiences with the Peace Corps. And we preview ARToberFEST â a fine art festival in downtown Galveston.
