When Is Flu Season in Texas?
In most parts of the United States, flu season is associated with blistering cold, winter weather. But what happens when you're down south in Texas where the sun shines round the year? Flu season still occurs in Texas--it's not something you can completely outrun. But it does tend to set in relatively later than in other parts of the country.
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When Is Flu Season in Texas?
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The usual time frame for the flu season in Texas is from December to March, although the rest of the country often gets hit earlier, from November until March.
Flu Symptoms
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Symptoms of the flu include headache, body ache, high fever, chills, a runny nose and coughing. If you experience any of these, especially during the flu season, you should consult your doctor.
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Flu Prevention
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During the Texas flu season, the warm "winter" weather may belie any reason to fear coming down with the flu. But come December, it is best to double up on preventative measures to stay healthy. Probably the first thing you should do is go to your local clinic where flu shots are being offered. This vaccination usually is a low cost and no hassle way to protect yourself. However, even if you have received a flu shot, also be sure to wash your hands after being out in public, cover your mouth with your elbow when you sneeze or cough, and try to keep some distance from others who are coughing and sneezing frequently.
Flu in Texas Schools
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Luckily, schools have their winter break during the flu season, so students won't be constantly in danger of catching the flu. Even so, there is still a high chance that a child will get sick from the flu by being around classmates who are already sick. If you have children who are in school, tell them about the different preventative measures they can take to avoid getting the flu. If your children do have the flu, pull them out of school immediately so as to stop spreading the flu to other children and teachers in the school.
H1N1 Virus in Texas
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The recent outbreak of the pandemic flu virus H1N1, also known as the swine flu, has caused much concern in Texas, as this virus apparently originated in bordering Mexico. However, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services, a vaccine for the H1N1 virus was scheduled to be available in mid-October of 2009.
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