This season’s flu outbreak, now being called an epidemic, continues to spread throughout the U.S. The severity of this season’s flu can be blamed on it being a strain known as H3N2, which makes people sicker than other strains. When H3N2 is prominent, more people...
It’s time to get flu shots
Flu season has started and getting a vaccination shot now could save you from the misery of getting the disease! The Center for Disease Control recommends an annual flu shot for everyone six months of age and older because it is the best protection against the...
Get ahead of flu season
Get a jump on flu season! Garland's Public Health Clinic, located at 206 Carver Drive, has flu vaccinations for children and adults, including pneumococcal vaccines and the high-dose flu vaccine for those age 65 years and older. The clinic is open from 7:30 a.m. to...
Flu season here; follow prevention guidelines
The Garland Health Department is working in conjunction with the Dallas County Health & Human Services Department and other agencies to provide surveillance, prevention and control measures during the flu season. Citizens can take proactive steps to protect...