Protecting your family against respiratory viruses ahead of holiday gatherings
'Tis the season for holiday parties, air travel, and respiratory viruses.
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'Tis the season for holiday parties, air travel, and respiratory viruses.
"There is nothing worse than the flu spreading through a family gathering," said Dr. Laura Romano, a pediatric hospitalist with Cook Children's Medical Center.
Cook Children's Medical Center has reported a record-high number of visits for respiratory viruses.
But what kind of sickness do your symptoms point to? Here's a breakdown for COVID-19, flu and more — and why testing is so important.
The RSV vaccine by GSK was previously approved only for adults 60 and older.
The new recommendations apply to COVID-19 and other viruses, like flu and RSV.
Olney ISD, located about 100 miles west of Fort Worth, is closed for the day due to the rise of annual viruses going around.
The dashboard shows trends of the "big three" respiratory viruses most likely to cause serious disease this time of year.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is tracking the spread of the flu, RSV and COVID-19 this winter.
Doctors say it's not too late to get vaccinated.
"It will probably be a bad respiratory season, our positivity rate here at Cook Children's is around 30%."
Beyfortus is for infants up to 8 months old and for children up to 24 months old who are vulnerable to severe RSV.
According to Texas Children's Hospital, more than 30% of babies needing medical care for respiratory issues tested positive for RSV in August.
Dr. Céline Gounder shares what you need to know about protecting yourself from COVID, RSV and the flu in the season ahead.
According to Texas Children's Hospital, more than 30% of babies needing medical care for respiratory issues tested positive for RSV in August.
The respiratory infection RSV is the leading cause for hospitalizations in infants.
Respiratory syncytial virus is the leading cause of hospitalization in American infants.
Up to 10,000 deaths and 160,000 hospitalizations a year are caused by RSV in seniors.
The treatment could be available as early as later this year.
COVID-19, influenza, RSV, and even an increase in strep throat cases are making many North Texans sick right now.
COVID-19, influenza, RSV, and even an increase in strep throat cases are making many North Texans sick right now.
COVID is making a "holiday comeback," and experts recommend getting vaccinated.
It might be tempting to blame the sudden change in weather for your sniffles and sneezes, but local doctors say they were fighting a trifecta of viruses before the cold front arrived: COVID-19, flu and RSV.
The early surge of RSV is continuing to fill hospital beds in North Texas.
One doctor says "we've never seen anything like this."
A prosecutor in the trial of a former assistant principal facing criminal charges over a 2023 school shooting said she dismissed concerns about a gun in a student's bag.
Target is reporting strong sales for the first quarter first quarter.
Thursday is a First Alert Weather Day due to the threat of heavy rain and non-severe thunderstorms.
A survivor of a recent plane crash near Florida was allegedly found with roughly $30,000 inside a bag labeled with the name of a Bahamian politician.
Asked what he said to Israel's leader about a decision to hold off on new Iran strikes, Trump said Netanyahu will "do whatever I want him to do."
A prosecutor in the trial of a former assistant principal facing criminal charges over a 2023 school shooting said she dismissed concerns about a gun in a student's bag.
Target is reporting strong sales for the first quarter first quarter.
Voters who participated in the March primary election may only vote in that same party's primary runoff for the remainder of the election cycle, officials say.
Thursday is a First Alert Weather Day due to the threat of heavy rain and non-severe thunderstorms.
A survivor of a recent plane crash near Florida was allegedly found with roughly $30,000 inside a bag labeled with the name of a Bahamian politician.
As he battles terminal cancer, a Fort Worth fire captain says the state's workers' comp system has failed him — and he's far from alone.
A Kennedale couple says their leased solar panels stopped producing power and became a costly burden after years of unfulfilled promises.
Family ignored a nighttime alert during deadly flooding. Now, questions are growing about notification fatigue and whether the system needs changes.
Texans are tuning out more than Amber Alerts, with the highest opt-out rate in the country for wireless emergency alerts.
State records show regulators ordered the removal of a plastic gas pipe installed in the early 1970s after it was linked to multiple explosions and deaths in North Texas.
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class and Afghanistan war veteran Jose Serrano told CBS News his wife, Deisy Rivera Ortega, was detained by ICE despite doing the "right thing."
The Supreme Court's term is set to end around the end of June, with decisions on birthright citizenship, transgender athlete bans and gun rights still to come.
President Trump endorsed former Navy SEAL Ed Gallrein in Kentucky's 4th Congressional District.
The president's timing came as a surprise to some people because he made the announcement on the second day of early voting and one week before election day.
Four Republicans voted with nearly all Democrats to advance the Iran war powers measure, with GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy joining the Republican defectors for the first time.
Target is reporting strong sales for the first quarter first quarter.
During the program's first year, it will be offered at about 65 to 75 hospitals that handle about a quarter of births in the state and largely serve low-income patients, Newsom's office said.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
This explosion is among several similar incidents across North Texas that raise questions about why hazardous natural gas leaks keep happening
Zoox, owned by Amazon, produces its own autonomous vehicles that it says are built for passengers, not drivers.
The cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak has docked at the Dutch port of Rotterdam for disinfection, wrapping up a troubled journey that put world health authorities on alert.
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
Dr. Tracy Beth Høeg, leader of the Food and Drug Administration division responsible for regulating prescription and over-the-counter drugs, is leaving her post, a senior FDA official confirmed.
A Texas couple is filing a lawsuit accusing the AI company of guiding their teenage son in using drugs, resulting in a fatal overdose.
An American on the repatriation flight began showing symptoms of hantavirus and another "tested mildly PCR positive for the Andes virus," the Department of Health and Human Services says.
Target is reporting strong sales for the first quarter first quarter.
Expensive tickets, trouble getting visas and anti-American sentiment may all be contributing to underwhelming demand.
Herring said that in the year before tariffs, used car sales were just under half of his business at his dealership in Irving; Now, they are nearly 75 percent.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
Weiser said "the last few years has required a heavy financial lift to continue operating."
The five-time national champion will put the crown aside to be a fan of the Japanese soccer team, which is coming to Arlington for the World Cup.
Court records show Rice failed a drug test, violating his probation from a 2025 plea agreement.
The Rockies scored two in the third when Karros hit a grounder to third baseman Jung for a two-out error.
Top draft pick Azzi Fudd scored a season-high 12 points off the bench and Paige Bueckers added 18 points and seven assists.
As North Texas gears up for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, fans are already asking what game day traditions will look like in Arlington. Officials say tailgating will be allowed — but it may feel different from a typical Cowboys game day.
"Survivor" 48 and 50 contestant Joe Hunter believes his sister Joanna, whose death was ruled a suicide, was murdered. He and their mother are working to be Joanna's voice and advocate for others who have experienced domestic violence.
Pop singer accuses electronics manufacturer Samsung of using a copyrighted image of her face to sell TVs.
"The question is what do they get themselves into that requires a visit to the mayor's office? I don't know, but I would love to," said Mattie Parker in an interview with CBS News Texas.
A trial in the lawsuit between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni was set to begin later in May.
The performance followed similar shows by Madonna in 2024 and Lady Gaga last year on one of the world's most iconic waterfronts.
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
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