Houston doctors warn of early flu surge ahead of the holidays

Summary

Health experts are urging Houstonians to prepare for an early and aggressive flu season as respiratory viruses begin ramping up across the Gulf Coast ahead of holiday travel and gatherings. While Texas is currently experiencing moderate flu activity, health officials warn that high infection levels next door in Louisiana signal a surge is headed toward the Houston area. Will Houston see increase in flu cases? "We are on the upward trend of a peak," said Dr. Linda Yancy, an infectious disease expert with Memorial Hermann. "Every year the CDC tracks influenza cases and they form a nice curve…

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