Find out how you can track and monitor flu activity in Texas through Influenza (Flu) Surveillance Data. Explore reports of flu activity in Texas and the US.

DSHS encourages you to protect yourself and your family by getting the flu shot as soon as possible. We urge everyone six months old and older to get vaccinated every flu season. What Can I Do?

Oct 1, 2023 · DSHS has combined the individual weekly flu, RSV, and COVID-19 surveillance reports into one report effective Friday, January 19, 2024. The combined report will be titled the Texas Respiratory Virus Surveillance Report .

Texas ILINet has 160 enrolled providers who voluntarily report outpatient influenza-like illness by age group to the CDC on a weekly basis; some providers also submit influenza surveillance specimens to the DSHS lab.

The current extended Texas Influenza Surveillance Report is available in PDF format: Current Flu Activity Report (PDF) (September 24, 2023 - September 30, 2023)

The official influenza reporting season for the United States begins in October and continues through May. In Texas, influenza activity usually peaks in January or February, although the peak of influenza has happened as early as October and as late as March.

Hospital laboratories across Texas voluntarily report influenza tests (antigen, culture, and PCR) to the National Respiratory and Enteric Virus Surveillance System (NREVSS). Providers throughout Texas also submit specimens for influenza testing (PCR) to Texas public health laboratories, including the Texas Department of State Health Services

Influenza (also known as the flu) is a contagious respiratory illness caused by flu viruses. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. The flu is different from a cold. The flu usually comes on suddenly. Flu Symptoms Include: Fever* or feeling feverish/chills; Cough; Sore throat; Runny or stuffy nose; Muscle or body ...

Apr 1, 2024 · The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) is reporting the first human case of novel avian influenza A(H5N1) in Texas. The patient became ill following contact with dairy cows presumed to be infected with avian influenza. …

Jan 12, 2025 · Respiratory viruses commonly cause illness such as COVID-19, Influenza (Flu) and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), especially in the fall and winter. There are actions you can take to protect yourself and others.