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A patient receives a flu vaccine. (credit: FRED TANNEAU/AFP/Getty Images)

Employers To Feel Impact Of 2013 Flu Season

Some hospitals in North Texas have instituted a strict new flu vaccine policy for employees. And while most employers are not requiring employees to be vaccinated, local economists say most businesses should be concerned about the flu outbreak.

2013/01/14

CDC: U.S. Flu Season Starts Early, Could Be Bad

Flu season is off to its earliest start in nearly 10 years — and it could be a bad one. Health officials on Monday said suspected flu cases have jumped in five southern states, including Texas.

2012/12/03

Flu Cases Confirmed In Texas, Docs Encourage Vaccination

If you’ve been putting off getting your flu shot experts advise you reconsider the approach. The virus has already started to make its way across Texas. Lab tests have confirmed a handful of influenza cases and they involve both the A and B strains.

2012/10/24

Dallas County Offers Free Flu Shots

Dallas County Health and Human Services officials announced that free flu immunizations will be given to the public beginning this week and throughout this flu season.

2012/10/16

North Texans Urged To Get Flu Shots Early

Temperatures have barely gotten out of the triple-digits and a lot of North Texans are thinking it’s too early to get a flu shot, but health officials disagree.

CBSDFW.COM–2012/09/13

A nurse gives a girl a shot. (credit: George Frey/Getty Images)

DCHHS Holding Free Back-To-School Vaccination Clinic

There are some differences for children needing vaccinations this year. Dallas County Health and Human Services officials say those changes, in addition to usual needs, are even more reason to take advantage of a free clinic Saturday.

CBSDFW.COM–2012/07/20

A nurse prepares a dose of the measles vaccine. (credit: STR/AFP/Getty Images)

CDC: 2011 Worst Year For U.S. Measles In 15 Years

Last year was the worst year for measles in the U.S. in 15 years, health officials said Thursday. There were 222 cases of measles, a large jump from the 60 or so seen in a typical year.

2012/04/19

Panel: All Adults Should Get Whooping Cough Shots

A federal advisory panel wants all U.S. adults to get vaccinated against whooping cough.

2012/02/22

State Getting Your Attention To Get Your Vaccines

The Texas Department of Health is airing a new tongue-in-cheek public service announcement to remind adults they’re never too old to get vaccinated.

2011/12/28

More Docs Turning Away Unvaccinated Patients

No shot, no service. It sounds extreme, but that’s how far some doctors are going to protect some of their patients. A growing number of physicians are standing up to families who decide not to get vaccines.

2011/11/04

CDC Recommends Boys Be Vaccinated Against HPV

A recent recommendation from the Centers for Disease Control is creating new debate over the HPV vaccine.

2011/10/26

Is A Repeat Flu Shot Needed? This Fall, Maybe Not

Vaccine makers said this month they plan to make a record amount of flu vaccine for this fall and winter — enough for more than half the population. It’s just not clear all those people will need it.

2011/05/27

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