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Tarrant County has confirmed its first pediatric flu death of the season Wednesday — the seventh pediatric flu death in Texas during the 2025-26 season. Tarrant County Public Health said flu activity is still widespread across the country, so people should take precautions.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced this week immunization recommendations will be slashed from 17 to 11. But Dallas County will stay the course.

Public health officials warn law enforcement and border patrol activity are discouraging people from getting vaccines and other types of preventive health care. A North Texas health leader was among the officials who highlighted the issue.

Cold and flu season typically happen during the fall and winter. Though it comes around every year, there's still a lot of confusion about viruses, vaccines and how to avoid getting sick. Experts and providers offer advice heading into the holiday season.

This year’s respiratory virus season comes with some unique challenges. Experts and providers say they’re worried about how misinformation and confusion about new federal COVID-19 vaccine recommendations will affect vaccination rates, which could lead to more infections and severe health outcomes.

The flu vaccine is considered the most effective defense against the virus. A North Texas physician explains why and when you should get it.

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.