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The Harris County
Hospital District created this site to provide the public with vital
information about the seasonal flu and the H1N1 virus. HCHD urges
everyone to take steps to prevent and vaccinate against both types of
flu. Here are some flu-related press releases:
Harris County
Hospital District Offers H1N1 Vaccines for $14
The Harris County
Hospital District is offering H1N1 flu vaccines to adults at all of
its community health centers located across Harris County on
specific days and times. The cost of the vaccine is $14. The vaccine
is one of the best ways to protect against the H1N1 virus.
H1N1 Flu Vaccine Schedule
(All
HCHD health centers will be closed Friday, Jan. 1, 2010)
HCHD
Encourages Use of Nasal Spray to Fight H1N1 Flu
While the thought of using a nasal spray vaccine containing a live, but
weakened, virus to fight the H1N1 flu may seem odd, the Harris County
Hospital District encourages people to consider this safe and effective
option to fight the flu.
(more)
HIV/AIDS Individuals Urged to Not Take H1N1 Nasal Spray
Confirmed HIV/AIDS individuals and people who suspect they may be
HIV-positive should not get the 2009 H1N1 nasal spray vaccine. The
results of inhaling the live, but weakened, virus nasal spray by these
individuals could have serious consequences, according to Dr. Gus
Krucke, specialist, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, HIV Care,
Thomas Street Health Center.
(more)
A Clean Workplace
Could Keep You Well this Flu Season
Flu season is here, and with the
unknown impact of the H1N1 virus, it's crucial that employees practice
good health habits at work.
(more)
Know the Difference Between Colds, Flu and H1N1
With flu
season upon us, and with the increasing number of H1N1 flu cases being
reported, more people are making the trip to the doctor. So how can you
tell if it's a cold, seasonal flu or H1N1?
(more)
Arm Your Child with
Flu Shots
With school back in session and
flu season around the corner, it's wise to have your kids vaccinated
against seasonal flu and, when available, the novel H1N1 flu.
(more)
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