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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.

COVID-19 cases are increasing nationally after the winter holidays, which can mean more health risks like long COVID.

Flu cases in Texas have been increasing since mid-October, and health officials are encouraging people to get vaccinated before the holidays.

COVID-19 vaccine misinformation has contributed to a declining rate of childhood vaccinations in North Texas.

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.

Dallas County Health and Human Services (DCHHS) launches free COVID-19 and flu vaccine pop-up clinics, ensuring convenient access to vital vaccinations.

The CDC late last month reported Texas and New York have seen the high number of flu cases this season, so far. KERA’s Sam Baker talked about this with Dr. Donna Casey, an internist with Texas Health Dallas.

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.

Experts in the state are concerned about what they're calling a "twindemic," a possible surge in flu and COVID-19 cases.

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.

With or without insurance, people can get vaccinated for the flu Friday and Saturday at no cost.

Oct. 1 marked the official beginning of flu season. An emergency room physician in North Texas explains what bothers the health community about having flu season amid a pandemic.