Don’t let the flu foul up your fall plans

(Special to The Dallas Examiner) – As autumn settles in and North Texans begin to welcome cooler temperatures, it’s not just the changing leaves that should be on your radar – it’s also flu season. With flu activity typically peaking between December and February and sometimes lasting into the spring, now is the time to take an important step toward protecting your health. Parkland Health now has this season’s flu shots available, and it’s not too early to get vaccinated to protect yourself and your loved ones all season long.Fall is the ideal time to get vaccinated against the flu, according to Cesar Termulo, MD, associate medical director for Parkland’s network of Community Oriented Primary Care health centers.Related Stories & “It is important to get the flu shot when it is available in the fall,” Termulo said. “It takes about two weeks for antibody levels to ramp up after the flu shot, and the traditional seasonality of many infections has changed since the pandemic.”Parkland makes it easy to get your flu shot. Patients of all ages can visit Parkland’s COPCs for a flu shot at no cost with most insurances, restrictions may apply. To avoid waiting, Wednesdays are recommended. During...