Articles tagged with 'flu and immunization' | Checkup Newsroom

In a few weeks, the new school year will be in full swing with busy drop-off lines, buses back on the roads, and active school zones. Cook Children’s Health Care System knows families want to be prepared, that’s why from physical health to mental …

Warmer weather may be on the horizon but Cook Children’s pediatricians remind the public that flu season is far from over. The current season, which began Sept. 28, 2025, and runs through May 23, …

The holiday season has passed, but the flu season continues. The season began Sept. 28, 2025, and runs through May 23, 2026. Cook Children’s Health Care System provides pediatric health care for eight counties …

You've got questions? We've got answers covering everything about immunizations and vaccines. They each have a different role, but they both have the same goal. Learn more here: Immunizations and Vaccines Resources

As families prepare for holiday travel, Cook Children's Health Care System provides tips on staying healthy amid a measles outbreak. The Texas Department of State Health Services reported 541 cases statewide on Friday, April 11, with the majority …

Cook Children’s Medical Center – Fort Worth continues to see more than 900 positive influenza A cases, a record high compared with previous years. More than 1,900 patients were tested for influenza A, B, and RSV during the week of Feb. 2 - 8. …

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a statement on Dec. 3, 2014, that left some wondering if they even need a flu shot this year. The short answer is yes because your child is still more protected than without …