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'Tripledemic' continues across Texas with some hospitals at capacity

Health

Could another surge in respiratory illnesses arrive for the holidays?

After many gathered for Thanksgiving amid one of the worst flu seasons in decades, health officials are bracing for a holiday surge in respiratory illnesses.
Health

Here are the 6 things you should keep in your medicine cabinet, according to the Cleveland Clinic

A thermometer and a pulse oximeter are just two of the top items.
Coronavirus

Can I get the COVID-19 vaccine and the flu shot at the same time?

A physician says doctors are pushing people to get their flu shot in hopes of decreasing hospitalizations this year since COVID-19 is still in play.
VERIFY

VERIFY: Yes, this year's flu activity is far below average

Flu activity this season is at the lowest it's been in years. Experts think COVID-19 mitigation efforts are contributing to this.
VERIFY

VERIFY: Yes, flu cases are low this year but that doesn't mean there's anything suspicious going on

Flu activity is at its lowest in 25 years. Experts believe that could be in large part because of efforts to stop COVID spread and increased vaccinations.
Coronavirus

The differences, similarities of coronavirus versus flu

COVID-19 and flu have similar symptoms, but there are important differences when it comes to prevention and treatment of the two respiratory illnesses.
News

North Texas doctors gearing up for potentially busy fall season dealing with virus 'trifecta'

This fall season could potentially be a busy one, thanks to the coronavirus (COVID-19), influenza (flu), and West Nile -- and the similar symptoms they all pose.
Health

This fall, not getting your child vaccinated for flu could have worse ramifications while COVID-19 is still spreading

A one-two punch of the coronavirus and the flu could prove deadly.
Community

Hallettsville ISD to reopen Wednesday after closing due to flu outbreak

According to a social media post, staff are working to disinfect classrooms and buses as students stay home.
Flu

CDC warns flu vaccine does not match the virus hitting children especially hard

The flu season also started early, so a lot of people didn’t get the flu shot in time.
Health

First flu-related death confirmed in Denton County

Health officials say an adult has died from the flu.

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'Tripledemic' continues across Texas with some hospitals at capacity

Could another surge in respiratory illnesses arrive for the holidays?

Here are the 6 things you should keep in your medicine cabinet, according to the Cleveland Clinic

Can I get the COVID-19 vaccine and the flu shot at the same time?

VERIFY: Yes, this year's flu activity is far below average

VERIFY: Yes, flu cases are low this year but that doesn't mean there's anything suspicious going on

The differences, similarities of coronavirus versus flu

North Texas doctors gearing up for potentially busy fall season dealing with virus 'trifecta'

This fall, not getting your child vaccinated for flu could have worse ramifications while COVID-19 is still spreading

Hallettsville ISD to reopen Wednesday after closing due to flu outbreak

CDC warns flu vaccine does not match the virus hitting children especially hard

First flu-related death confirmed in Denton County

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