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DALLAS (Jan. 15,
2020) – Dallas County Health and Human Services (DCHHS) is reporting the
seventh, eighth, and ninth flu-related deaths in Dallas County for the
2019-2020 season. The patients were 73, 64, and 65 years of age with
pre-existing medical conditions. All residents of Dallas County. For
medical confidentiality and personal privacy reasons, DCHHS does not
provide additional identifying information.
“These flu deaths are a reminder of how
serious flu is, and how important it is for everyone six months and older
to get their flu vaccination and practice prevention measures”, said Dr.
Philip Huang, DCHHS Director and Health Authority.
"Getting flu vaccine is especially
important for persons with chronic health conditions, such as asthma,
diabetes, or heart disease-to decrease their risk of severe flu
illness. Practicing everyday preventive actions can also help slow
the spread of influenza and other respiratory illnesses. These steps
include: frequent hand washing, covering your coughs/sneezes with a
tissue or into your elbow and staying home if you have flu-like
symptoms. Finally, if you do get sick with the flu, take antiviral
medications if your doctor prescribes them."
The Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC) recommends a yearly flu vaccine for all persons aged six
months and older, with rare exception, Individuals should discuss flu
vaccine concerns with a health care provider.
It is not too late to receive your
seasonal flu vaccine. Flu vaccines for adults and children are available
at all DCHHS immunization clinic sites
at no cost.
DCCHS will provide free flu immunizations
for adults and children at the following community outreach locations:
Thursday,
January 23, 2020
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Eastfield Community College
3737 Motley Dr.
Mesquite, TX 75150
Saturday,
January 25, 2020
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Pleasant Grove Christian Church
1324 Pleasant Dr.
Dallas, TX 75217
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