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The most recent Texas flu information in one convenient location. |
The following is a list of resources that may be used to find a vaccine clinic near you:
- Contact your health care provider
- Texas DSHS Health Service Regional Offices
- Texas Local Health Departments Offices
Watch for advertisements in your local newspaper or clinics at community centers, churches, office parks, shopping malls, grocery store pharmacies, national pharmacy stores, etc.
FLU SEASON RESOURCES
Texas Department of State Health Services Flu Homepage
Texas DSHS Infectious Disease Control Unit (IDCU) Flu Information:
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Influenza Virus Vaccine
Childhood Influenza Immunization Coalition
The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases' (NFID) Childhood Influenza Immunization Coalition (CIIC) is made up of 25 of the nation's leading public health, medical, patient and parent groups. The CIIC mission is to protect infants, children and adolescents from influenza by communicating with "one strong voice" the need to make influenza immunization a national health priority.
Families Fighting Flu
A non-profit organization made up of families and pediatricians who have experienced first-hand loss of a child to the flu or have had a child experience severe medical complications from the flu...dedicated to providing comfort to one another and to encouraging everyone to vaccinate their children against the flu every year.
National Influenza Vaccine Summit - "Prevent Influenza Now!"
The National Influenza Vaccine Summit, started in the year 2000, is co-sponsored by the American Medical Association and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The Summit is an action-oriented entity with over 400 members who represent over 100 public and private organizations with an interest in addressing and resolving influenza and influenza vaccine issues.
Talk Flu To Me
An influenza public service campaign from the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Prevention and Control of Influenza (MMWR Recommendations and Reports)
Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), 2011
Children:
Adolescents:
- Recommended Immunization Schedule (2011)
Adults:
- Recommended Immunization Schedule (2011)
CDC - Current Issues in Immunization NetConference, Influenza - December 1, 2011
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
What You Should Know About the Flu:
News Releases:
Surveillance - Influenza (Flu) activity for the 2011-2012 Season - Texas IDCU
Questions and/or comments about Influenza vaccine or information listed on this web page should email: Feedback.fluvac@dshs.state.tx.us
*Please note:
External links to other sites are intended to be informational and do not have the endorsement of the Texas Department of State Health Services. These sites may also not be accessible to people with disabilities.
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