What is the flu? The flu-short for influenza-is an illness of the nose, throat, and lungs caused by influenza viruses. It spreads easily and can cause serious problems, especially for very young children, older people and people with certain long-term medical conditions like asthma and diabetes. The flu vaccine can protect against the disease. [...]
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) requires that incoming college & university students receive the MCV4 vaccine to combat bacterial meningococcal disease. The Texas Department of State Health Services Immunization Branch, in consultation with the THECB, built this site as a resource to help students navigate the new requirements. Please read the information provided, and remember…vaccines aren’t [...]