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The Houston Health Department urges people get vaccinated now against the flu to allow the vaccine’s full protection to take effect by the upcoming holidays.
The Houston Health Department encourages people to protect themselves and their families against the flu by getting vaccinated.
The Houston Health Department (HHD) recommends everyone six months of age and older get a flu shot now—and preferably before end of October.
The Houston Health Department (HHD) will sponsor a Family Health Evening event on Aug. 13 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. to kick off the local observance of National Health Center Week.
A boy between the ages of 6 and 10 is the city’s first flu-associated pediatric death of the season, the Houston Health Department (HHD) confirms. The child, who died in early February, had pre-existing health conditions that contributed to his death. No other information about the case will be released.
Mayor Sylvester Turner and the Houston Health Department urge everyone 6 months of age and older to get a flu shot if they haven’t already, as influenza levels spike in Houston and across the nation.
“A Rich Harvest,” an exhibition of art created by people with severe disabilities, will be on display at the Metropolitan Multi-Service Center, 1475 West Gray, from October 24 through December 31. Display hours are 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Wednesday and 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursdays and Fridays.