Texas reports 'very high' flu activity levels as cases surge across Austin

Austin health officials weigh in as flu cases spike across the state.

https://www.kxan.com/news/texas-reports-very-high-flu-activity-levels-as-cases-surge-across-austin/

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I got my flu shot months ago. Early September, I think.

There is now a tsunami of flu happening in my region. Just out of interest, I looked up the percentage of front-facing medical personnel who have had a flu shot this year.

Depending on which numbers you find, and how they are measured, between 40 and 45% of doctors, nurses, and assistants have been inoculated.

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Have we learned nothing from Covid?

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❓ Cough syrups?
💬 Not helpful for asthma.

❓ Flu shot?
💬 Yes.

❓ Doses?
💬 1 dose (or 2 if first time).

❓ Why long cough?
💬 Inflamed sensitive airways.

❓ Attack treatment?
💬 Ventolin.

❓ Prevention?
💬 Inhaled steroid.

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