Health & Science
Get Your Flu Shot! Flu Cases In Houston Expected To Increase
Posted on · Currently between 1,300 and 1,600 people with flu-like illnesses are going to emergency rooms in Houston every week.
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News
More Than 130 North Texans Have Died From The Flu. Here’s How To Protect Yourself
Posted on · Texas currently ranks at No. 4 among the 10 states with the highest flu activity
News
First Flu-Related Child Death Of Season Reported In Harris County
Posted on · There have been 84 flu-related deaths of children across the country
News
Flu Outbreak Closes Another School in Dallas Area; Teacher Dies From Flu Complications
Posted on · The North Texas area has been particularly hit this flu season
News
Flu Season Rages On, Hitting Baby Boomers Unusually Hard
Posted on · Flu is widespread throughout the country, according to latest federal numbers. Those 65 and older are the most affected, but baby boomers are ending up in the hospital at an unusually high rate
Houston Matters
Why Are Houston Flu Cases Up This Year?
Posted on · A Houston expert says the type of flu virus going around this season is the reason why infections, hospitalizations, and mortality are up this year.
Houston Matters
Full Show: Flu Season In Houston, And Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson (Jan. 12, 2018)
Posted on · On Friday's Houston Matters: We learn more about the severity of flu season in the region. Then, astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson talks about the challenges science faces these days. Plus, our non-experts discuss The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly of the week's news. And we meet a marathon runner who is legally blind.
News
Flu Season Causing Shortages At Houston Hospitals
Posted on · The number of people dealing with the flu this season is causing shortages at local hospitals and Hurricane Maria is adding to the problem
News
Texas Is In For A Rough Flu Season This Winter
Posted on · This year’s flu vaccine is far less effective than usual
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Widespread Flu Activity In Texas Poses Issues For Vaccines
Posted on · This year's vaccine has been less effective than usual because it doesn't cover the strain that's going around
Health & Science
Why You Should Watch For Pneumonia During Cold And Flu Season
Posted on · Cases of pneumonia range from mild to very serious. It can also be prevented with good hygiene and personal health care
Health & Science
Flu And Allergy Season Are Overlapping This Year
Posted on · If you feel like more people are getting the flu. You’re right.