It’s alarming, said Dr. Jason Bowling, an epidemiologist at University Health, how early flu cases are peaking, considering the season just began this month.
Dr. Yvonne Davila draws a dose of the original coronavirus vaccine at a UIW School of Nursing pop-up clinic in January. Medical experts are warning of a likely COVID-19 surge this winter.Just three weeks ago, influenza infections at University Health were averaging about 40 cases a week. Two weeks ago, they jumped to about 120 cases; last week, the average rose to 217.
As cases rise across the state, San Antonians should not only prepare for the flu but also an increase in COVID-19 cases as winter approaches, health experts warn. Right now, Bexar County is in a “good spot” when it comes to COVID-19 cases, he said. Only 5% of COVID tests at the hospital are coming back positive.But in the coming weeks, COVID-19 cases could start rising in the U.S., as they are in Europe already — the U.S. tends to follow its COVID-19 trends by about six weeks, experts say. That’s why they’re urging people to get the bivalent COVID-19 booster, which protects against both the original and omicron strains of COVID-19.
“We will continue promoting the importance of receiving the COVID-19 and flu vaccines to prevent illnesses during this season,” said David Alegria, public relations manager for the San Antonio Metropolitan Health District. “Since updated COVID-19 booster shots are4,500 $100 H-E-B gift cardsBowling said children may not be at risk of severe disease or death if infected, but adults older than 50, especially over 65, are, he said.
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