Flu Update

Cold and flu season are here. Stopping the flu is up to you. Free flu vaccine is still available for children while supplies last at the Spring Branch Community Health Center on Hillendahl Boulevard. For general flu- and cold-related questions, visit the school district's Health Services website or Texas Department of State Health Services online resources.

The most flu illnesses in Texas usually occur in January and February, but flu is unpredictable and can occur at any time.

Everyone 6 months and older should get vaccinated. For those interested in free local vaccinations for children while supplies last, here is the Spring Branch Community Health Center's basic contact information.

Spring Branch Community Health Center
1615 Hillendahl Blvd., Houston TX 77055
Bus Transit: Pech Road at Waterbury Drive
Phone: 713-462-6565
Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays

>> Click here for additional information about free vaccinations.

Other resources:

TexasFlu.Org Flu Fighters Page http://www.texasflu.org/flufighters.htm

DSHS Weekly Flu Surveillance Report in Texas http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/idcu/disease/influenza/surveillance/2013/

National Flu Weekly Report http://www.cdc.gov/flu/weekly/fluactivitysurv.htm

SBISD Health Services Website http://cms.springbranchisd.com/healthservices/Home/tabid/26411/Default.aspx