Public health agencies in east Texas recently confirmed increased Cyclospora gastrointestinal infections within their jurisdictions. They urged people to use caution this summer while cooking and spending time outdoors.
On July 7, 2023, the Houston Health Department, Harris County Public Health, and Fort Bend Health & Human Services announced they are investigating over 20 Cyclospora cases.
And these agencies would like to remind people that some gastrointestinal illnesses can spread quickly, especially during the summer of 2023.
Cyclospora Outbreak Confirmed in Houston Area
Free Nasal Flu Shots for Most Brits
The U.K.'s Department of Health and Social Care Media Centre recently reconfirmed it would offer a nasal influenza vaccine for the 2023-2024 flu season.
On July 6, 2023, it was announced that over three million pupils in secondary school years, 7 to 11, will be offered a nasal spray flu shot through their school's vaccination program beginning in early September 2023.
Consent letters will be sent to parents and guardians before the school clinics with information on the flu vaccination. School-age immunization providers will deliver the vaccine through the autumn term.
Free Nasal Flu Shots for Most Brits
The U.K.'s Department of Health and Social Care Media Centre recently reconfirmed it would offer a nasal influenza vaccine for the 2023-2024 flu season.
On July 6, 2023, it was announced that over three million pupils in secondary school years, 7 to 11, will be offered a nasal spray flu shot through their school's vaccination program beginning in early September 2023.
Consent letters will be sent to parents and guardians before the school clinics with information on the flu vaccination. School-age immunization providers will deliver the vaccine through the autumn term.