Flu Starting To Make Its Way Into North Texas
Something doctors say they have noticed this season is just how fast the virus can spread through an entire family.
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Something doctors say they have noticed this season is just how fast the virus can spread through an entire family.
Cities across North Texas are taking strong measures to try to stop the spread of the flu. In fact, some hospitals are asking people to leave their children at home when they visit patients.
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