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The clock is ticking to get your flu shot. Do your part to ease the strain on the local healthcare system during the COVID-19 pandemic and make it a top priority to get vaccinated now against the flu. The Houston Health Department encourages everyone ages 6 months and older to get a flu shot.
Houstonians are facing the collision of two health emergencies: the COVID-19 pandemic and worsening opioid addiction. Houston first responders report a 17% increase in overdoses in the second quarter of 2020 compared to the same time period last year.
The Houston Department of Health and Human Services (HDHHS) encourages people to get a flu shot if they are planning to travel during spring break. Most regions in Texas continue to report flu cases.
The Houston Department of Health and Human Services (HDHHS) will offer flu vaccines at its health centers starting Wednesday, Feb. 23.