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Colleyville couple who lost daughter to flu encourages vaccination

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Texas couple who lost daughter to flu encourages vaccination

The 3-year-old, Emily, was not vaccinated against the flu. At the time, the CDC did not recommend the shot for healthy children her age.
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Flu, COVID, RSV and strep | Health expert shares outlook on viruses ahead of holidays

Dr. David Winter from Baylor Scott & White Health answers questions as respiratory viruses continue to rise across North Texas.
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Dallas County reports first pediatric flu death in 2022

From 2016 through 2020, the North Texas health agency reported nine confirmed flu-associated pediatric deaths in Dallas County.
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Dallas residents line up for flu vaccine clinics as cases increase

DCHHS is offering flu clinics and pop-up immunization across the county. Workers are encouraging residents to be proactive in getting vaccine, as holidays approach.
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Minority groups more likely to be hospitalized for flu, new CDC report says

According to data, from 2009 to 2022, hospitalizations were 80% higher among Black adults and 30% higher among American Indian or Alaska Native adults.
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Texas among states with highest flu activity: Health experts are preparing for busy season

“We think this is going to be a bad year for the flu. We say that because there wasn’t hardly any flu last year. So, no natural immunity,” said Dr. David Winter.
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Pediatricians warn parents to be on the lookout for flu symptoms, as cases rise across North Texas

"I think with less masking and more indoor gatherings, we are starting to see that rise in all respiratory illnesses and that includes the flu," said Dr. Sharma.
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Pediatricians warn of off-season spike in flu cases across North Texas

"I think with less masking and more indoor gatherings, we are starting to see that rise in all respiratory illnesses and that includes the flu," said Dr. Sharma.
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What is 'flurona'? Cases of COVID-19 and flu co-infections being reported as Omicron surges

Before the term "flurona" started to trend, the U.S. had previously seen co-infections of coronavirus and influenza.
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What is 'flurona'? Cases of COVID-19 and flu co-infections being reported as Omicron surges

Before the term "flurona" started to trend, the U.S. had previously seen co-infections of coronavirus and influenza.
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Did you get your flu shot? North Texas doctors, CDC urging residents to get vaccinated by end of October

The CDC says, “ideally, everyone should be vaccinated by the end of October" for the flu.