Flu cases typically peak in the fall and winter – which means now is a good time for people who are interested to get vaccinations. As the number of flu and Respiratory Syncytial Virus, or RSV, emergency room visits and hospitalizations increase across Texas , here’s what providers and health experts want people to know:

What all is included in “cold and flu” season?

There are four infections that experts expect to start increasing during winter: colds, influenza, COVID-19 and Respiratory Syncytial Virus, or RSV.

“Respiratory viruses love the winter,” said Catherine Troisi, a professor who focuses on infectious disease at UT Health Houston’s School of Public Health. “People in colder climates ... are more likely to be inside so they can exchange viruses easier. Plus, the lower humidit

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