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Flu cases down as coronavirus cases spike

Written By: Laura Frnka-Davis | Updated: December 2, 2020
Even though flu activity has been slow so far this season, it's wise to receive a vaccination, especially as we deal with spikes in the coronavirus.

Even though flu activity has been slow so far this season, it's wise to receive a vaccination, especially as we deal with spikes in the coronavirus.

As coronavirus cases continue to surge locally and across the country, there is some better news to report on the flu.

Luis Z. Ostrosky, MD
Luis Z. Ostrosky, MD

According to Luis Ostrosky, MD, an infectious disease expert with UT Physicians, the Houston area and Texas as a whole have seen little to no flu activity since the season officially started in September.

“Perhaps this is a good sign that all the COVID-19 precautions are helping to curb the flu,” said Ostrosky, also a professor of medicine and vice chair for Healthcare Quality at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth. “But it’s too soon to really see a trend, and our weather hasn’t been particularly cold. We definitely should not let our guard down.”

If you haven’t received your flu shot, there still is time. It’s highly recommended by experts that you do so. Getting vaccinated against the flu can still reduce flu illnesses and doctors’ visits, as well as prevent hospitalizations, which will be especially important as the health care system continues to care for patients with COVID-19.

You can still take advantage of the UT Physicians offer of $19 flu shots at participating clinics. These locations include:

*UT Physicians Multispecialty – The Heights
925 N. Shepherd
Houston, TX 77008

*UT Physicians Family Practice – Bayshore
11452 Space Center Blvd.
Houston, TX 77059

*UT Physicians Family Practice – Bellaire
5420 Dashwood, Suite 100
Houston, TX 77081

*UT Physicians Multispecialty – Bellaire
6700 W. Loop South, Suite 520
Bellaire, TX 77401

*UT Physicians Multispecialty – Cinco Ranch
23923 Cinco Ranch Blvd.
Katy, TX 77494

*UT Physicians Multispecialty – Sienna
8810 Highway 6, Suite 100
Missouri City, TX 77459

*UT Physicians Multispecialty – Greens
550 Greens Parkway, Suite 150
Houston, TX 77067

UT Physicians Pediatric Center – Cinco Ranch
10450 Spring Green Blvd., Suite B
Katy, TX 77494

*UT Physicians Multispecialty – International District
10623 Bellaire Blvd., Suite C280
Houston, TX 77072

*UT Physicians Multispecialty – Rosenberg
5115 Avenue H., Suite 701
Rosenberg, TX 77471

*UT Physicians Multispecialty – Jensen
2620 E. Crosstimbers St., Suite 100
Houston, TX 77093

*UT Physicians Multispecialty – Victory
7364 Antoine Dr.
Houston, TX 77088

*Extended evening and weekend hours available

For more resources on COVID-19, visit our information center.

As the clinical practice of McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston, UT Physicians has locations across the Greater Houston area to serve the community. To schedule an appointment, call 888-4UT-DOCS.