COVID-19 / Communicable Diseases
A centralized hub of updates, information, and links designed to keep parents, staff, and the community informed about COVID-19 and other communicable diseases.
Updated COVID-19 Boosters and Flu Vaccines are Now Available
Austin Public Health (APH) encourages families to get up to date with seasonal flu shots and updated COVID-19 boosters to protect loved ones at higher risk. Vaccination is crucial for adults 65 and older, children under 5, pregnant women and individuals who suffer from chronic health conditions.
Where Can I get Vaccinated?
The flu vaccine is widely available through doctors’ offices and pharmacies and covered by most insurance companies including Medicaid. Ideally, flu shots should be given during September and October and can be given at the same time as COVID-19 vaccines.
The new bivalent boosters, a multiple purpose dose, is designed to better protect against the new COVID-19 omicron subvariants and is now available in our community for free. Many retail pharmacies and providers in Travis Country are already administering the updated boosters.
The new bivalent boosters, a multiple purpose dose, is designed to better protect against the new COVID-19 omicron subvariants and is now available in our community for free. Many retail pharmacies and providers in Travis Country are already administering the updated boosters.
RESOURCES
RESPIRATORY SYNCYTIAL VIRUS
RSV is a lung infection caused by a virus. Although it can affect anyone, RSV is generally considered as the most frequent cause of lower respiratory tract infections in infants and young children. For more information, CLICK HERE.

MONKEYPOX
Monkeypox is a viral disease that can be spread between people or between people and certain animals. For more information, CLICK HERE.

COVID-19 Risk-Based Guidelines Chart
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