Flu Season Advice Emphasizes Early Antivirals and Precautions
Health guidance urges staying home when sick and avoiding high risk individuals. It highlights antiviral meds like Tamiflu and Relenza, effective only when started within two days of symptoms, especially for the elderly, immunocompromised, and young children.
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Flu vaccine urged as flu numbers rise across city
Bose and Geers urged calm as flu cases rise, stressing that vaccination remains vital. They noted vaccines work against multiple strains, reduce hospitalizations, and that public should not panic or delay shots. Authorities said boosters and clinics citywide continue offering vaccines with basic hygiene and rest helping symptoms.
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Texas health official resigns over tuition payment issue
A top deputy at Texas Health and Human Services resigned after the agency paid nearly 100000 dollars for his graduate tuition in a single lump sum, a breach of policy. The move follows multiple resignations amid questions about contracts with an Austin tech firm.
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Bus wreck survivors improve at Texas hospital
Two bus crash survivors were upgraded from serious to fair and serious conditions at Medical Center Hospital as investigators continued. The Wednesday crash on I-20 near Penwell killed 10, including two correctional officers and eight prisoners, with survivors from the rear of the bus facing icy road conditions and a guardrail encounter.
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Odessa Fertility Lab Helps Families Begin in Permian Basin
Odessa Regional Medical Center partners with Odessa Fertility Lab to aid couples facing infertility. Drs Rizwan Malik and Botros Rizk lead evaluations and IVF options with a 60 percent success rate under 35 and 25 percent by 40, plus ICSI, assisted hatching, blastocyst culturing, and cryopreservation services.
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