Health Update
by Intown Staff
January 18, 2026
Week of July 5, through July 11, 2026
Report prepared July 17, 2026
INFLUENZA UPDATE
| Statewide New Confirmed Cases | +17 (approximate) |
| Influenza A | +9 |
| Influenza B | +8 |
| Source: Texas Health and Human Services: Click website below for the latest Texas data https://www.dshs.texas.gov/texas-respiratory-virus-surveillance-report |
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COVID-19 UPDATE
| Statewide New Confirmed Cases | +187 (approximate) |
| Deaths Statewide (2026 To Date) | 131 (+0) |
| Source: Texas Health and Human Services: Click website below for the latest Texas data https://www.dshs.texas.gov/texas-respiratory-virus-surveillance-report |
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Houston Health Department Offers Immunization Shots to Uninsured, Underinsured Children and Adults
The Houston Health Department (HHD) offers free immunizations at various health centers and mobile clinics, focusing on ensuring access for uninsured/underinsured children and promoting community health, with services available at locations like Acres Home, Sunnyside, and Hiram Clarke centers, plus mobile events, often requiring eligibility but providing essential shots like COVID and flu. Check their official website or call 832-927-7350 for current schedules and specific eligibility requirements.
How to Get Vaccinated:
- Check Eligibility: Free shots are often for those without insurance or who can’t afford them (Texas Vaccines for Children program helps kids).
- Find a Location: Visit the Houston Health Department website (houstonhealth.org) for clinic locations or look for HCPH announcements.
- Call for Info: Call HHD at (832) 927-7350 (for general immunization questions) or HCPH at (832) 927-8787 (for COVID vaccines).
- Attend a Mobile Clinic: Look for announcements for pop-up clinics in your area.
Types of Vaccines:
- Routine childhood immunizations (ACIP-recommended).
- COVID-19 vaccines (Moderna, Pfizer, Novavax for various ages).
- Flu shots (seasonal).
Key Tip: It’s best to call ahead or check online for the most up-to-date schedules and specific requirements for free immunizations.
For more information, people can call the department’s call center at 832-393-4220 or visit HoustonHealth.org.
Week of June 28, through July 5, 2026
Report prepared July 10, 2026
INFLUENZA UPDATE
| Statewide New Confirmed Cases | +26 (approximate) |
| Influenza A | +15 |
| Influenza B | +11 |
| Source: Texas Health and Human Services: Click website below for the latest Texas data https://www.dshs.texas.gov/texas-respiratory-virus-surveillance-report |
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COVID-19 UPDATE
| Statewide New Confirmed Cases | +187 (approximate) |
| Deaths Statewide (2026 To Date) | 131 (+0) |
| Source: Texas Health and Human Services: Click website below for the latest Texas data https://www.dshs.texas.gov/texas-respiratory-virus-surveillance-report |
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Week of June 21, through June 27, 2026
Report prepared July 3, 2026
INFLUENZA UPDATE
| Statewide New Confirmed Cases | +10 (approximate) |
| Influenza A | +4 |
| Influenza B | +6 |
| Source: Texas Health and Human Services: Click website below for the latest Texas data https://www.dshs.texas.gov/texas-respiratory-virus-surveillance-report |
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COVID-19 UPDATE
| Statewide New Confirmed Cases | +187 (approximate) |
| Deaths Statewide (2026 To Date) | 131 (+0) |
| Source: Texas Health and Human Services: Click website below for the latest Texas data https://www.dshs.texas.gov/texas-respiratory-virus-surveillance-report |
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Week of June 14, through June 20, 2026
Report prepared June 26, 2026
INFLUENZA UPDATE
| Statewide New Confirmed Cases | +10 (approximate) |
| Influenza A | +8 |
| Influenza B | +2 |
| Source: Texas Health and Human Services: Click website below for the latest Texas data https://www.dshs.texas.gov/texas-respiratory-virus-surveillance-report |
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COVID-19 UPDATE
| Statewide New Confirmed Cases | +187 (approximate) |
| Deaths Statewide (2026 To Date) | 131 (+0) |
| Source: Texas Health and Human Services: Click website below for the latest Texas data https://www.dshs.texas.gov/texas-respiratory-virus-surveillance-report |
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Week of June 7, through June 13, 2026
Report prepared June 19, 2026
INFLUENZA UPDATE
| Statewide New Confirmed Cases | +8 (approximate) |
| Influenza A | +1 |
| Influenza B | +7 |
| Source: Texas Health and Human Services: Click website below for the latest Texas data https://www.dshs.texas.gov/texas-respiratory-virus-surveillance-report |
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COVID-19 UPDATE
| Statewide New Confirmed Cases | +193 (approximate) |
| Deaths Statewide (2026 To Date) | 131 (+0) |
| Source: Texas Health and Human Services: Click website below for the latest Texas data https://www.dshs.texas.gov/texas-respiratory-virus-surveillance-report |
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Week of May 31, through June 6, 2026
Report prepared June 12, 2026
INFLUENZA UPDATE
| Statewide New Confirmed Cases | +13 (approximate) |
| Influenza A | +3 |
| Influenza B | +10 |
| Source: Texas Health and Human Services: Click website below for the latest Texas data https://www.dshs.texas.gov/texas-respiratory-virus-surveillance-report |
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COVID-19 UPDATE
| Statewide New Confirmed Cases | +187 (approximate) |
| Deaths Statewide (2026 To Date) | 131 (+0) |
| Source: Texas Health and Human Services: Click website below for the latest Texas data https://www.dshs.texas.gov/texas-respiratory-virus-surveillance-report |
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Week of May 24, through May 30, 2026
Report prepared June 8, 2026
INFLUENZA UPDATE
| Statewide New Confirmed Cases | +33 (approximate) |
| Influenza A | +1 |
| Influenza B | +32 |
| Source: Texas Health and Human Services: Click website below for the latest Texas data https://www.dshs.texas.gov/texas-respiratory-virus-surveillance-report |
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COVID-19 UPDATE
| Statewide New Confirmed Cases | +187 (approximate) |
| Deaths Statewide (2026 To Date) | 131 (+3) |
| Source: Texas Health and Human Services: Click website below for the latest Texas data https://www.dshs.texas.gov/texas-respiratory-virus-surveillance-report |
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Week of May 17, through May 23, 2026
Report prepared May 29, 2026
INFLUENZA UPDATE
| Statewide New Confirmed Cases | +11 (approximate) |
| Influenza A | +2 |
| Influenza B | +9 |
| Source: Texas Health and Human Services: Click website below for the latest Texas data https://www.dshs.texas.gov/texas-respiratory-virus-surveillance-report |
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COVID-19 UPDATE
| Statewide New Confirmed Cases | +193 (approximate) |
| Deaths Statewide (2026 To Date) | 128 (+6) |
| Source: Texas Health and Human Services: Click website below for the latest Texas data https://www.dshs.texas.gov/texas-respiratory-virus-surveillance-report |
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Week of May 3, through May 9, 2026
Report prepared May 15, 2026
INFLUENZA UPDATE
| Statewide New Confirmed Cases | +41 (approximate) |
| Influenza A | +0 |
| Influenza B | +41 |
| Source: Texas Health and Human Services: Click website below for the latest Texas data https://www.dshs.texas.gov/texas-respiratory-virus-surveillance-report |
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COVID-19 UPDATE
| Statewide New Confirmed Cases | +243 (approximate) |
| Deaths Statewide (2026 To Date) | 122 (+6) |
| Source: Texas Health and Human Services: Click website below for the latest Texas data https://www.dshs.texas.gov/texas-respiratory-virus-surveillance-report |
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Week of April 26, through May 2, 2026
Report prepared May 8, 2026
INFLUENZA UPDATE
| Statewide New Confirmed Cases | +66 (approximate) |
| Influenza A | +128 |
| Influenza B | +54 |
| Source: Texas Health and Human Services: Click website below for the latest Texas data https://www.dshs.texas.gov/texas-respiratory-virus-surveillance-report |
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COVID-19 UPDATE
| Statewide New Confirmed Cases | +202 (approximate) |
| Deaths Statewide (2026 To Date) | 116 (+7) |
| Source: Texas Health and Human Services: Click website below for the latest Texas data https://www.dshs.texas.gov/texas-respiratory-virus-surveillance-report |
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Week of April 19, through April 26, 2026
Report prepared May 1, 2026
INFLUENZA UPDATE
| Statewide New Confirmed Cases | +67 (approximate) |
| Influenza A | +8 |
| Influenza B | +59 |
| Source: Texas Health and Human Services: Click website below for the latest Texas data https://www.dshs.texas.gov/texas-respiratory-virus-surveillance-report |
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COVID-19 UPDATE
| Statewide New Confirmed Cases | +277 (approximate) |
| Deaths Statewide (2026 To Date) | 109 (+10) |
| Source: Texas Health and Human Services: Click website below for the latest Texas data https://www.dshs.texas.gov/texas-respiratory-virus-surveillance-report |
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Week of April 12, through April 18, 2026
Report prepared April 24, 2026
INFLUENZA UPDATE
| Statewide New Confirmed Cases | +67 (approximate) |
| Influenza A | +12 |
| Influenza B | +55 |
| Source: Texas Health and Human Services: Click website below for the latest Texas data https://www.dshs.texas.gov/texas-respiratory-virus-surveillance-report |
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COVID-19 UPDATE
| Statewide New Confirmed Cases | +135 (approximate) |
| Deaths Statewide (2026 To Date) | 99 (+5) |
| Source: Texas Health and Human Services: Click website below for the latest Texas data https://www.dshs.texas.gov/texas-respiratory-virus-surveillance-report |
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Week of April 5, through April 11, 2026
Report prepared April 17, 2026
INFLUENZA UPDATE
| Statewide New Confirmed Cases | +160 (approximate) |
| Influenza A | +30 |
| Influenza B | +130 |
| Source: Texas Health and Human Services: Click website below for the latest Texas data https://www.dshs.texas.gov/texas-respiratory-virus-surveillance-report |
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COVID-19 UPDATE
| Statewide New Confirmed Cases | +279 (approximate) |
| Deaths Statewide (2026 To Date) | 94 (+7) |
| Source: Texas Health and Human Services: Click website below for the latest Texas data https://www.dshs.texas.gov/texas-respiratory-virus-surveillance-report |
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Week of March 29, through April 4, 2026
Report prepared April 10, 2026
INFLUENZA UPDATE
| Statewide New Confirmed Cases | +144 (approximate) |
| Influenza A | +26 |
| Influenza B | +118 |
| Source: Texas Health and Human Services: Click website below for the latest Texas data https://www.dshs.texas.gov/texas-respiratory-virus-surveillance-report |
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COVID-19 UPDATE
| Statewide New Confirmed Cases | +254 (approximate) |
| Deaths Statewide (2026 To Date) | 87 (+4) |
| Source: Texas Health and Human Services: Click website below for the latest Texas data https://www.dshs.texas.gov/texas-respiratory-virus-surveillance-report |
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Week of March 22, through March 28, 2026
Report prepared April 6, 2026
INFLUENZA UPDATE
| Statewide New Confirmed Cases | +224 (approximate) |
| Influenza A | +67 |
| Influenza B | +157 |
| Source: Texas Health and Human Services: Click website below for the latest Texas data https://www.dshs.texas.gov/texas-respiratory-virus-surveillance-report |
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COVID-19 UPDATE
| Statewide New Confirmed Cases | +298 (approximate) |
| Deaths Statewide (2026 To Date) | 83 (+4) |
| Source: Texas Health and Human Services: Click website below for the latest Texas data https://www.dshs.texas.gov/texas-respiratory-virus-surveillance-report |
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Week of March 15, through March 21, 2026
Report prepared March 27, 2026
INFLUENZA UPDATE
| Statewide New Confirmed Cases | +313 (approximate) |
| Influenza A | +114 |
| Influenza B | +199 |
| Source: Texas Health and Human Services: Click website below for the latest Texas data https://www.dshs.texas.gov/texas-respiratory-virus-surveillance-report |
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COVID-19 UPDATE
| Statewide New Confirmed Cases | +311 (approximate) |
| Deaths Statewide (2026 To Date) | 79 (+14) |
| Source: Texas Health and Human Services: Click website below for the latest Texas data https://www.dshs.texas.gov/texas-respiratory-virus-surveillance-report |
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Week of March 8, through March 14, 2026
Report prepared March 20, 2026
INFLUENZA UPDATE
| Statewide New Confirmed Cases | +34 (approximate) |
| Influenza A | +17 |
| Influenza B | +16 |
| Source: Texas Health and Human Services: Click website below for the latest Texas data https://www.dshs.texas.gov/texas-respiratory-virus-surveillance-report |
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COVID-19 UPDATE
| Statewide New Confirmed Cases | +372 (approximate) |
| Deaths Statewide (2026 To Date) | 65 (+16) |
| Source: Texas Health and Human Services: Click website below for the latest Texas data https://www.dshs.texas.gov/texas-respiratory-virus-surveillance-report |
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Week of February 22, through February 28, 2026
Report prepared March 5, 2026
INFLUENZA UPDATE
| Statewide New Confirmed Cases | +724 (approximate) |
| Influenza A | +321 |
| Influenza B | +403 |
| Source: Texas Health and Human Services: Click website below for the latest Texas data https://www.dshs.texas.gov/texas-respiratory-virus-surveillance-report |
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COVID-19 UPDATE
| Statewide New Confirmed Cases | +576 (approximate) |
| Deaths Statewide (2026 To Date) | 49 (+10) |
| Source: Texas Health and Human Services: Click website below for the latest Texas data https://www.dshs.texas.gov/texas-respiratory-virus-surveillance-report |
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Week of February 15, through February 21, 2026
Report prepared February 27, 2026
INFLUENZA UPDATE
| Statewide New Confirmed Cases | +1,251 (approximate) |
| Influenza A | +492 |
| Influenza B | +759 |
| Source: Texas Health and Human Services: Click website below for the latest Texas data https://www.dshs.texas.gov/texas-respiratory-virus-surveillance-report |
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COVID-19 UPDATE
| Statewide New Confirmed Cases | +652 (approximate) |
| Deaths Statewide (2026 To Date) | 39 (+10) |
| Source: Texas Health and Human Services: Click website below for the latest Texas data https://www.dshs.texas.gov/texas-respiratory-virus-surveillance-report |
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Week of February 8, through February 14, 2026
Report prepared February 20, 2026
INFLUENZA UPDATE
| Statewide New Confirmed Cases | +1,882 (approximate) |
| Influenza A | +936 |
| Influenza B | +926 |
| Source: Texas Health and Human Services: Click website below for the latest Texas data https://www.dshs.texas.gov/texas-respiratory-virus-surveillance-report |
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COVID-19 UPDATE
| Statewide New Confirmed Cases | +683 (approximate) |
| Deaths Statewide (2026 To Date) | 26 |
| Source: Texas Health and Human Services: Click website below for the latest Texas data https://www.dshs.texas.gov/texas-respiratory-virus-surveillance-report |
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Week of February 1, through February 7, 2026
Report prepared February 13, 2026
INFLUENZA UPDATE
| Statewide New Confirmed Cases | +1,797 (approximate) |
| Influenza A | +1,074 |
| Influenza B | +723 |
| Source: Texas Health and Human Services: Click website below for the latest Texas data https://www.dshs.texas.gov/texas-respiratory-virus-surveillance-report |
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COVID-19 UPDATE
| Statewide New Confirmed Cases | +572 (approximate) |
| Deaths Statewide (2026 To Date) | 21 |
| Source: Texas Health and Human Services: Click website below for the latest Texas data https://www.dshs.texas.gov/texas-respiratory-virus-surveillance-report |
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Week of January 18, through January 24, 2026
Report prepared January 30, 2026
INFLUENZA UPDATE
| Statewide New Confirmed Cases | +1,510 (approximate) |
| Influenza A | +1,068 |
| Influenza B | +442 |
| Source: Texas Health and Human Services: Click website below for the latest Texas data https://www.dshs.texas.gov/texas-respiratory-virus-surveillance-report |
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COVID-19 UPDATE
| Statewide New Confirmed Cases | +639 (approximate) |
| Deaths Statewide (2025 Total) | 793 |
| Deaths Statewide (2026 To Date) | 35 (+12) |
| Source: Texas Health and Human Services: Click website below for the latest Texas data https://www.dshs.texas.gov/texas-respiratory-virus-surveillance-report |
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Week of January 4, through January 10, 2026
Report prepared January 16, 2026
INFLUENZA UPDATE
| Statewide New Confirmed Cases | +1,250 (approximate) |
| Influenza A | 1,024 |
| Influenza B | 226 |
| Source: Texas Health and Human Services: Click website below for the latest Texas data https://www.dshs.texas.gov/texas-respiratory-virus-surveillance-report |
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COVID-19 UPDATE
| Statewide New Confirmed Cases | +978 (approximate) |
| Deaths Statewide (2025 Total) | 793 |
| Deaths Statewide (2026 To Date) | 23 |
| Source: Texas Health and Human Services: Click website below for the latest Texas data https://www.dshs.texas.gov/texas-respiratory-virus-surveillance-report |
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Week of January 11, through January 17, 2026
Report prepared January 23, 2026
INFLUENZA UPDATE
| Statewide New Confirmed Cases | +965 (approximate) |
| Influenza A | 791 |
| Influenza B | 174 |
| Source: Texas Health and Human Services: Click website below for the latest Texas data https://www.dshs.texas.gov/texas-respiratory-virus-surveillance-report |
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COVID-19 UPDATE
| Statewide New Confirmed Cases | +571 (approximate) |
| Deaths Statewide (2026 To Date) | 35 (+12) |
| Source: Texas Health and Human Services: Click website below for the latest Texas data https://www.dshs.texas.gov/texas-respiratory-virus-surveillance-report |
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