TX: Flu cases on the rise in Nueces County, even among those who have been vaccinated; tamiflu in short supply in Corpus Christie area

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Source: http://www.caller.com/news/2013/jan/02/flu-cases-on-the-rise-in-nueces-county-even-who/


Flu cases on the rise in Nueces County, even among those who have been vaccinated

By Rhiannon Meyers
Posted January 2, 2013 at 2:27 p.m., updated January 2, 2013 at 2:27 p.m.

...Nearly 600 people in Nueces County have had the flu this season, according to the Corpus Christi-Nueces County Public Health District. That's 14 times the number of people who had it at the same time last year.

Although flu cases are on the rise, most appear to be Type B, said Dr. William Burgin, local health authority. Type B flu, which only affects humans, is typically not as severe as Type A, which can affect people and animals, and is responsible for epidemics...

 

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Re: TX: Flu cases on the rise in Nueces County, even among those who have been vaccinated; tamiflu in short supply in Corpus Christie area

Source: http://www.kiiitv.com/story/20489254/record-flu-season-worsened-by-tamiflu-shortage

Record Flu Season Worsened by Tamiflu Shortage
Posted: Jan 02, 2013 7:13 PM EST Updated: Jan 02, 2013 7:13 PM EST

..."If you haven't had the flu shot, get it," said Dr. William Burgin, the City-County Health Authority. "If you get the flu, do not go to work. Cover your nose and mouth when you sneeze."

Burgin says that most of the local pharmacies have run out of Tamiflu...